Herbs, in most cases, are tough wild plants which when spoilt by the lush conditions of a garden, will thrive and romp away. It's a myth that all herbs like full sun, even good old basil likes partial shade at midday. So when planting your garden, you can divide your plants into two sections, those like Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, French Tarragon and Oregano that like full sun and those that like partial shade, such as Rocket, Sorrel, Mizuna, Mustard, Parsley and Chervil.
When growing herbs in containers, use a soil based compost, such as John Innes potting compost, this is because there are very few herbs that grow in peat and a soil-based compost retains moisture which is a must to stop containers drying out. Water containers in the morning rather than evening - this gives the plants a chance if the temperatures are hot during the day, especially for containers grown in full sun. Feed container plants weekly from March to September using a proprietary feed. This keeps the plants healthy and helps them produce leaves, especially on 'cut and come again' salads.
Rosemary. An aromatic shrub with leathery, narrow dark green leaves. Pretty blue to white flowers from mid-spring to early summer and may flower again in autumn. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from March to June & September. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
Rosemary. An aromatic shrub with leathery narrow dark green leaves. Pretty purple-blue to white. Height 1m. Spread 1m. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
Rosemary. An aromatic shrub with leathery narrow dark green leaves. Pretty purple-blue to white flowers from mid-spring to early summer and may flower again in autumn. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from March to June & September. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
Culinary - Flavour meat, soups and stews. Also chop finely in olive oil or vinegar. Medicinal - treats depression, nervous exhaustion, headaches and poor circulation.
This variety produces abundant lilac-blue flowers and the lower petals are distinctively pointed. It is low-growing and perfect for planting to cascade over walls or the side of a raised bed.
Vigorous plant with dark flowers and pineapple scented leaves.
Common Sage. A bushy subshrubby perennial with long aromatic grey-green leaves. Flowers from early July to September. Height 80cm. Spread 1m. Evergreen. Hardy.
This sage is pure culinary delight! It is a sterile form that rarely flowers and produces beautiful bushy plants with lots of leaves with a real sagey flavour. A superb plant for the herb garden, container or border.
The golden sage can be planted very effectively together with sage varieties like purple or colourful sage. Besides its popular use in cuisine it also has an antiperspirant effect.
Common Sage. A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic grey-green leaves. Lilac-blue flowers from July to September. Height 80cm. Spread 1m. Evergreen. Hardy.
Purple Sage. A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic purple-red leaves when young fading with age. Blue flowers in summer. Height 60cm. Spread 50cm. Flowers from July to August. Evergreen. Hardy.
Purple Sage. A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic, purple-red leaves when young, fading with age. Blue flowers in summer. Height 60cm. Spread 50cm. Flowers from July to August. Evergreen. Hardy.
The purple sage is used in cuisine for fish and similar dishes but is also suited for pungent meat dishes like lamb stew. As tea it helps against a sore throat when gargled.
A bushy subshrubby perennial with aromatic grey-green cream and pink to purple variegated leaves. Blue flowers in summer. Height 40cm. Spread 40cm. Flowers from July to August.
Pineapple Sage. A tender perennial with strongly pineapple-scented mid-green leaves. Height 45cm.
Cotton Lavender. A compact rounded shrub with grey-white leaves. Yellow flowerheads from mid to late summer. Height 50cm. Spread 1m. Flowers from July to August. Evergreen. Sunny position. Prune frequently to keep compact.
Cotton Lavender. A compact rounded shrub with grey-white leaves. Lemon-yellow flowerheads from mid to late summer. Height 60cm. Spread 60cm. Flowers from July to August. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
Mediterranean perennial with ball shaped habit, fresh green leaves and yellow flowers. Oliver has a strong aromatic olive scent. Compact habit.
Bushy plant with pinnate foliage. Height 35 - 40 cm. Annual. Peppery, aromatic leaves and young shoots used for flavouring and potpourris.
Bushy plant with pinnate foliage. Height 20 - 30 cm. Perennial. A stronger more pungent flavour than summer savory.
Young leaves have a tangy taste. Use to liven up salads or use as a vegetable like spinach.
A small, French cultivar with pale green leaves. Hardy, fast growing and productive under almost any conditions. Has a citrus lemon flavour.
Attractive bright green leaves have a very slightly velvety texture which contrasts sharply with their red stems and red veins. Sharp tangy flavour.
Commonly known as sweetleaf, sweet leaf, sugarleaf, or simply Stevia, is widely grown for its sweet leaves. As a sweetener and sugar substitute, Stevia's taste has a slower onset and longer duration than that of sugar.
Perennial also known as Common or Garden thyme. Used for seasoning and stuffings.
Thyme. A mat-forming subshrub with fragrant, grey-green leaves. Clear pink flowers in summer. Height 10cm. Spread 40cm. Flowers from June to August. Evergreen. Hardy.
A diminutive creeping thyme, which makes a neat carpet of tiny, aromatic grey green leaves. In summer it is covered with masses of deep pink flowers, which the bees and butterflies love.
Thyme. A compact slow growing alpine with creeping stems and tiny deep green leaves. Red flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Height 3cm. Spread 20cm. Flowers May to June. Evergreen.
Thyme. A spreading subshrub with strongly aromatic, mid-green and cream leaves. Deep pink flowers in late spring and early summer. Height 20cm. Spread 30cm. Flowers from May to June. Evergreen. Hardy.
Thyme. A mat-forming alpine with creeping stems, narrow mid-green leaves. Whorls flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Height 3cm. Spread 25cm. Flowers from May to July. Evergreen. Hardy.
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