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where to buy mint plants

Looking for where to buy mint plants in New Zealand? You've come to the right place. Mint is one of the most rewarding and versatile herbs you can add to your garden or indoors on your kitchen windowsill. Its unmistakable fresh fragrance, vibrant green foliage, and easy-care nature make it a staple for both budding herb growers and experienced gardeners alike. Mint thrives in a range of conditions and can thrive in pots, garden beds, or even hanging baskets, making fresh sprigs available for tea, salads, cocktails, and more.

Liriope spicata 'Franklin Mint' plant with lush green foliage and pink flowers.

Liriope 'Franklin Mint'

Liriope 'Franklin Mint' features strap-like, dark green leaves and short stems that carry masses of tiny, lilac-coloured flowers that emerge amidst the foliage in summer. It typically grows to 45 cm tall and the same, but will spread to colonise a much larger area over time. Liriope 'Franklin Mint' is an excellent choice for adding to a mixed planting, including in a border, or planting around outdoor living areas.

Buy Liriope 'Franklin Mint'

From $20.18

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Grasses

Height: 45 cm

Spread: 45 cm

Flowering time: Summer, Autumn

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas

Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Mint Plant

Mint Plant (Spearmint) is a popular herb grown for its fresh fragrant leaves and versatile use in cooking drinks and home remedies. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, it grows quickly and produces an abundance of soft green foliage through the warmer months. Easy to grow and highly productive, this herb is ideal for home gardeners wanting reliable flavour, fresh harvests, and a plant that performs well in both gardens and containers.

Buy Mint Plant

From $20.18

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Perennials

Height: 15 cm

Spread: 40 cm

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, White

Why Grow Mint?

Mint doesn’t just offer culinary uses; it’s a fantastic companion plant, providing natural pest control and attracting beneficial insects to your garden. If you want to add a fresh zing to your homemade dishes or enjoy the aromatic atmosphere it brings, mint is a must-have. It’s also a resilient plant, bouncing back from regular harvesting and growing vigorously throughout the warmer months.

Where to Buy Mint Plants Online

Finding reliable sources for premium mint plants is important for a successful start. Garden centres might stock varieties during the growing season, but the easiest and most convenient way to buy healthy, robust plants is through a trusted online nursery. Here, you can shop high-quality Mint Plant options that arrive ready to thrive in your garden or pots.

When searching for where to buy mint plants, choose a supplier that provides plants rather than just seeds—they establish faster, ensuring you’re harvesting fresh leaves in no time. Our Mint Plant selection includes hardy varieties well-suited to New Zealand conditions.

Varieties and Mint Alternatives

Did you know there’s more than just common mint to explore? Indulge your senses with native mints and other fragrant varieties that expand your garden’s aroma and biodiversity. Consider the Prostanthera ovalifolia variegata (Variegated Mint Bush) and Prostanthera Eddington Blue (Mint Bush Plant), both exceptional options for those seeking unique herbal scents and beautiful, flowering shrubs. These Australian natives are perfect if you love mint fragrance but want something different from classic spearmint or peppermint.

And while exploring your options, check out themed alternatives like the Juniperus 'Mint Julep', a conifer with a lively, lush appearance, or tough groundcovers such as Liriope 'Franklin Mint', which thrive in similar garden settings.

Tips for Growing Mint Successfully

Once you know where to buy mint plants, getting them thriving is a breeze. Mint loves moist, well-draining soil and partial shade, though it can handle plenty of sunlight in cooler climates. It’s best grown in a container or a confined space to prevent it spreading aggressively. Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth and harvest often for continuous, tender leaves.

Order Your Mint Plants Today

With several options now available online, finding where to buy mint plants has never been easier. Shop our Mint Plant collection and complementary varieties today to enjoy fresh, aromatic herbs at your fingertips. Whether you want lush groundcovers or showy flowering shrubs with a minty twist, you’ll find superb choices to suit your garden style.

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.