Mentha from Jamaica — Suckering

Overview

Mentha from Jamaica is a suckering herbs - culinary in the genus Mentha, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Mentha from Jamaica grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.

About

Mentha 'from Jamaica' is a cultivar of the Mentha genus, which comprises aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs with opposite, serrated leaves. This deciduous, suckering herb thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for south- or west-facing, exposed or sheltered sites. Flowering in spring and summer, it produces clusters of small tubular flowers in whorled spikes. This cultivar is ideal for cottage gardens, informal plantings, patios, and containers, and can be propagated by rhizome sections or root-tip cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Mentha

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Mentha from Jamaica size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbs - Culinary, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Suckering
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Mentha from Jamaica

Propagation: Propagate by planting portions of rhizome any any time during the growing season; pot these up until they are established. Root-tip cuttings can be taken in spring
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to green mint beetle, blue mint beetle, mint moth and sage leaf hopper
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially during drought and mint rust

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Mentha from Jamaica?

Mentha from Jamaica prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Mentha from Jamaica need?

Mentha from Jamaica is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Mentha from Jamaica hardy in the UK?

Mentha from Jamaica has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Mentha from Jamaica?

Propagate by planting portions of rhizome any any time during the growing season; pot these up until they are established. Root-tip cuttings can be taken in spring.

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