Carthamus tinctorius. A highly branched, herbaceous annual with brilliant red, yellow, and orange flowers on spiny, thistle-like plants. They are one of the best flowers for drying. Traditionally, grown for its seed, used for colouring and flavouring foods, in medicines, and making red (carthamin) and yellow dyes or a cheap substitute for Saffron.
Grow in poor and dry soils in full sun. It will reach a height of 90cm.
Carthamus tinctorius. A highly branched, herbaceous annual with brilliant red, yellow, and orange flowers on spiny, thistle-like plants. They are one of the best flowers for drying. Traditionally, grown for its seed, used for colouring and flavouring foods, in medicines, and making red (carthamin) and yellow dyes or a cheap substitute for Saffron.
Grow in poor and dry soils in full sun. It will reach a height of 90cm.
| Supplied Sizes | 1 x Plant in 9cm Container, 1 x Plant in 1 Litre Container |
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Melissa officinalis. A bushy perennial with broadly ovate, lemon-scented leaves with scalloped edges, and leafy spikes of creamy-white or pale purple flowers in summer. The flowers are attractive to bees, reflected in one of the plant’s common names (bee balm), and the lemon-scented leaves are delicious in salads, soups and also great for tea making. It will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 60cm.
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A purple leaved Basil which is quick to crop and is harvestable later into autumn than most varieties. It makes an excellent ornamental edible adding a bright splash of colour to the herb garden, and is ideal grown on the windowsill, or in containers or baskets outdoors in the summer. It will reach a height of 45cm and a spread of 30cm.
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Mentha x piperita ‘Granda’. This mint has green leaves with a good orange flavour. From August to October pretty pink flowers are borne. It can be used for making tea, but also makes a good addition to salads or for flavouring sweets or ice cream. Vigorous growth. Recommended for pot growing due to self seeding.
Grow in a sunny position. It will reach a height of 50cm.
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The best Basil for UK summers! British breeding has produced a new variety of this popular herb that’s much more tolerant of cold weather, wind and light frosts. With a classic, aromatic flavour, it is ideal for pasta sauces, salads and a wide range of culinary dishes. Grow in the vegetable plot or in patio containers by the back door for a delicious crop all summer and well into the autumn. It will reach a height of 45cm and a spread of 30cm.