Ocimum x citriodorum. A spreading annual which has grey-green, thin, pointed leaves with a distinct and delightful lemon-like aroma and flavour. Good for seasoning poultry and fish dishes and for herbal teas, cold drinks and pot pourris.
Grow in full sun. It will reach a height of 60cm.
Ocimum x citriodorum. A spreading annual which has grey-green, thin, pointed leaves with a distinct and delightful lemon-like aroma and flavour. Good for seasoning poultry and fish dishes and for herbal teas, cold drinks and pot pourris.
Grow in full sun. It will reach a height of 60cm.
| Supplied Sizes | 1 x Plant in 9cm Container, 1 x Plant in 1 Litre Container |
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Fennel may be grown as a herb for its attractive ferny foliage or as a vegetable for its swollen base and stem. With a delicate aniseed flavour the foliage of this hardy perennial makes a tasty addition to salads or as an attractive garnish. With a multitude of uses, fennel can even be used as a compress for softening rough chapped hands, or for treating numerous ailments. Although Fennel is a short-lived perennial, it is generally grown as an annual. It will reach a height of 180cm and a spread of 45cm.
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Melissa officinalis ‘Mandarine’. Introducing an alternative to the traditional Lemon Balm. This mint-like perennial has a five lobed dark green leaves which have pronounced mandarin orange scent. The leaves are often used for herbal teas, infusions, and pot pourri. Ideal in mixed containers as the plants have a trailing habit.
Grow in a sunny position. It will reach a height of 30cm with a mounding habit.
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Mentha x gracilis. Also known as Slender, Scotch, Red, Austrian, Red stemmed, Golden apple, Little-leaved or Vietnamese Mint. This mint has almost tiger striped leaves with orange stripes running down the green leaves which have an apple/ginger scent. From August to October small lilac flowers are borne on red stems. It can be used for making tea, but also makes a good addition to salads and homemade lemonade. Particularly good accompaniment to melon and tomatoes. Good for mint sauce. Vigorous growth. Recommended for pot growing due to self seeding.
Grow in a sunny position. It will reach a height of 30-60cm.
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Origanum majorana. With a mild flavour it is delicious in stuffings, soups, stews, omelettes, cheese dishes, fish sauces and salads. Sprinkle over pork, before roasting or add to melted butter to garnish vegetables. Recommended by herbalists to lower high blood pressure and combat headaches, and neuralgia. Most often grown as annuals, given that they resent winter wet and are half hardy.
Grow in a sunny position. It will reach a height of 25cm and a spread of 30cm.