The largest collection of Culinary Herbs in the UK.
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Fully hardy perennial, Ht. 30 cm. Small purple/white flowers in summer. Whole plant is aromatic. Traditional medicinal herb.
Aspect : Full Sun
Flower colour : Purple/White
Hardiness : Hardy
Type : Perennial
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Frost hardy annual, Ht. 45 cm. Orange/yellow single flowers throughout the season until the first frosts. Oval slightly hairy leaves. Culinary, use flowers in salads. Important medicinal herb. Read more about Calendula.
Aspect : Full Sun
Flower colour : Orange/Yellow
Hardiness : Frost Hardy
Type : Annual
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Frost hardy annual, Ht. 30 cm. Orange/yellow double flowers throughout the season until the first frosts. Culinary, use flowers in salads. Important medicinal herb.
Aspect : Full Sun
Flower colour : Orange/Yellow
Hardiness : Frost Hardy
Type : Annual
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Half hardy annual, Ht. 1m. Delicate tiny coral flower bracts in late summer and early autumn. Aromatic textured leaves. Whole plant is incense scented. Can cause irritation to touch.
Aspect : Full Sun
Flower colour : Cream
Hardiness : Half Hardy
Type : Annual
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Fully hardy biennial, Ht. first year 20 cm, second year 60 cm. Tiny clusters of creamy white flowers in early summer of second season. Feathery bright green leaves. Seeds used in cooking. Leaves used in salads. Also used medicinally.
Aspect : Full Sun
Flower colour : White
Hardiness : Hardy
Type : Biennial
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Frost hardy annual, Ht. 75 cm. Lovely bright blue flowers in summer. Lance shaped grey green leaves. Attracts bees and butterflies. Medicinal, the seeds were used as a mild laxative.
Aspect : Full Sun
Flower colour : Blue
Hardiness : Frost Hardy
Type : Annual
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Fully hardy perennial, Ht. 60 cm. Showy fragrant red flowers in summer. Oval pointed grey green leaves. Excellent butterfly plant.
Aspect : Full Sun/Partial Shade
Flower colour : Red
Hardiness : Hardy
Type : Perennial
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Fully hardy perennial, Ht. 10cm in leaf , Ht. 30cm in flower. White daisy like flowers in summer. Sweet smelling foliage. Use flowers to make chamomile tea. Read more about Chamomile.
Aspect : Full Sun
Flower colour : White
Hardiness : Hardy
Type : Perennial
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Fully hardy perennial, Ht. 60 cm. Tiny greenish yellow flowers. Mid green large arrow shaped leaves. Culinary, steam flower spikes, use leaves in casseroles, stuffings and soups.
Aspect : Full Sun/Partial Shade
Flower colour : Green/Yellow
Hardiness : Hardy
Type : Perennial
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Frost hardy annual, Ht. up to 2m. Boring flowers, stunning leaves which have a magenta centre. Use young leaves in salads, cook mature leaves like spinach.
Aspect : Full Sun
Hardiness : Frost Hardy
Type : Annual
Seeds only available
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