Overview
Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange' is a suckering herbs - culinary in the genus Mentha, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and cottage and informal garden.
About
Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange' is a cultivar of Mentha, a genus of aromatic, rhizomatous perennial herbs known for their opposite, serrated leaves and summer clusters of small tubular flowers in whorled spikes. This herbaceous perennial has a suckering habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts to a range of soil types and pH levels, preferring moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for wildlife gardens and cottage or informal garden settings, with interest in spring and summer.
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, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbs - Culinary, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange'
- Propagation
- Division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Leafhoppers, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Mint rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange'?
Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange' need?
Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange' 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 x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange' hardy in the UK?
Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Granada Orange'?
Division in spring or autumn.
More in the Mentha genus
- Menthamint
- Mentha cervinahart's pennyroyal
- Mentha spicata 'Ingauno'
- Mentha suaveolens 'Calixte' (v)
- Mentha x piperita 'Multimentha'
- Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Bergamot'eau de Cologne mint 'Bergamot'
- Mentha arvensis var. arvensis
- Mentha arvensis var. villosa