Mentha citrata ORANGE MINT (plant)

Orange mint or bergamot mint is a variety whose scent is that of orange.
This variety is perennial and very hardy. It easily withstands strongly negative temperatures.
The growth of this variety is very impressive.

Its flowers are purple and small in size.

Orange mint seeds are tiny, black, and elongated.

Interests:

Bergamot Mint Botany

A singular hybrid variety, orange mint stands out for its citrus and bergamot notes, releasing a complex fragrance at the slightest touch.
Very hardy and honey-producing, this perennial structures aromatic beds and adapts perfectly to pot cultivation to enhance balconies and terraces.

Gastronomy and Aromatic Freshness

Prized in the kitchen for flavoring sorbets, beverages, and infusions, it offers an original alternative to classic mints thanks to its unique aromatic profile.
Its fruity notes and invigorating freshness make it an ideal ally to accompany all your gourmet breaks and enhance your recipes.

Culture and Planting:

• Transplant the orange mint specimen into a large 5-liter pot, adding a good organic-rich horticultural potting soil.
• Water copiously upon planting.
• Place the culture in a semi-shaded spot.
• You can also plant it directly in the open ground in the garden.

If you want to have many more leaves to consume them, pinch the stem apex upon receipt of the plant.
Fast-growing, perennial, and very hardy plant.
Original and unusual foliage scent.
Surprise those around you by introducing them to it.