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Grapefruit Mint

Grapefruit mint is a vigorous aromatic perennial with citrus-scscented foliage reminiscent of grapefruit, perfect for herbal teas, fruit salads, desserts, and cold drinks.
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Exposure
Full sun
Hardiness
Zone 3

Discover the plant

Common nameGrapefruit Mint
FamilyLamiaceae
TypePerennial aromatic herb
Botanical nameMentha × piperita f. citrata 'Grapefruit'

Grapefruit mint is an original perennial aromatic plant, valued for its fragrant foliage with fresh, minty, and slightly fruity notes reminiscent of grapefruit. Its vibrant and bright aroma makes it an ideal variety for herb gardens, edible containers, window boxes, and patio pots. It brings a refreshing and different touch to gourmet arrangements, while offering a beautiful harvest of aromatic leaves during the season.

Easy to grow, grapefruit mint prefers a location in soft sun or partial shade, in fertile, fresh, and well-drained soil. It appreciates regular watering to produce tender, flavorful, and well-scented foliage. Like most mints, it can spread quickly in the ground, so it is recommended to grow it in a pot or a delimited space to better control its growth. Frequent pruning promotes a denser, more productive, and easier-to-harvest plant.

Highly versatile in the kitchen, grapefruit mint is perfect for flavoring infusions, iced teas, lemonades, cocktails, flavored waters, fruit salads, desserts, sorbets, fresh sauces, and summer recipes. Its leaves are used fresh to add a minty, fruity, and slightly tangy note to homemade preparations. It is an excellent plant for creating an original, productive, and easy-to-maintain aromatic garden, with a fresh flavor that stands out from more classic mints.

Grapefruit Mint

Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Propagation Division, cuttings or stolons

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral

Minimum temperature

-30°C

Care level

Easy

Watering

Regular; keep the soil moist without overwatering

Soil type

Fertile, fresh, humus-rich, well-drained soil

Fertilization

Light compost in spring; moderate fertilization in pots

Moisture

Medium to high humidity; prefers cool soil

Seasonal care

Prune regularly to maintain a compact habit; grow in containers to control rhizomes; cut back in spring

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Container growing is recommended to control its spread
Grapefruit Mint

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)

Width / spread

45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 inches)

Flower color

Pale mauve to pink

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Rapid growth

Bloom period

Summer

Harvest

May to September
Grapefruit Mint

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Lemon balm, chives, parsley, marigolds

Plants to avoid

Other mints (high potential for invasion)

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Bees, butterflies