Herb

Mint

Vigorous spreader – keep in its own pot or it takes over.

Sun

Partial sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Moist

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves

beginnerherbshade-tolerant

Plants well with

No specific companions — keep this one in its own pot.

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan offers mint seed varieties suited to London's temperate climate and container growing.

Crocus

Crocus supplies potted mint plants ready for immediate harvest in London gardens and containers.

Suttons

Suttons provides mint seeds including hardy varieties that overwinter well in London's mild conditions.