Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Mentha ‘Jessica’s Sweet Pear’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.Hardiness
Mint ‘Jessica’s Sweet Pear’ is fully hardy.
Growth Information
Mentha ‘Jessica’s Sweet Pear’ is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 0.5m and will spread up to 0.5m.
Flowering
Mentha ‘Jessica’s Sweet Pear’ produces purple flowers. These flowers will be produced between June to August.
Foliage
Mint ‘Jessica’s Sweet Pear’ is a deciduous plant and produces green and purple foliage. This plant produces fragrant foliage. and it will benefit from being cut back once it has finished flowering to promote growth next year.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Mentha ‘Jessica’s Sweet Pear’ is generally pest free, it can also be vulnerable to certain diseases such as powdery mildews and rust. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators and is toxic to cats and dogs.
Soil Requirements
Mint ‘Jessica’s Sweet Pear’ loves the wet, can deal with a damp soil with some drainage or even poorly draining soils and it can be planted in soil of any pH.