{"product_id":"variegated-apple-mint","title":"Variegated Apple Mint","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-3 mt-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/ai-message-item space-y-3 break-words\" id=\"8kjV2sRmoW85A6JWM1tiR-content-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated apple mint\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMentha suaveolens\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Variegata’), also known as \u003cstrong\u003epineapple mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong\u003estrong‑growing perennial mint\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its \u003cstrong\u003ecream‑margined leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, soft texture, and sweet, apple‑like fragrance. It’s visually striking, highly aromatic, and excellent for culinary, ornamental, and container use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003eMy personal favourite due to its beautiful p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003eale green leaves which are edged with creamy white, giving a marbled, two‑tone look. Looks great rambling through cottage garden borders. The leaves are s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003eoftly hairy, rounded to ovate leaves with a pleasant scent. \u003c\/span\u003eFresh, bright, slightly sweet apple‑like aroma, with scented leaves that release fragrance when crushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003eThe variegation makes it brighter and more decorative than standard apple mint. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003eTiny mauve flowers in summer providing dense spiked m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003eulti‑flowered clusters, usually white to pale purple depending on conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003eHighly attractive to bees and pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003eGrowing up to 30–40 cm high with a spread of approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003e90–150 cm or more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003eVery hardy throughout most of the UK, tolerates severe winters, and happy in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003eFull sun or partial shade, but p\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003erefers moist but well‑drained soil, though adapts to many soil types except very dry ones \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap text-sm-e sm:text-base\"\u003eBest grown in deep containers if you want to restrict spread \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little Country Nursey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58546279645529,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/0106\/5561\/files\/Applemintvar2.jpg?v=1783628759","url":"https:\/\/littlecountrynursery.myshopify.com\/products\/variegated-apple-mint","provider":"Little Country Nursey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}