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Suitable for cold greenhouse/conservatory or porch. |
| Grow Code |
COMMON NAME |(Gaelic name) | Latin name | Notes | Size | Description |
Price |
| ALOE FEROX T P 30cm. "Cape Aloe" is related to Aloe vera and requires similar growing conditions, but the bitter leaf juice is only used internally as a purgative |
Plant - £4.30 |
| ALOE VERA Aloe vera T P 30cm. The leaf juice from this attractive succulent provides us with an effective remedy for minor burns, stings and skin problems. |
Small Plant - £5.50 Large Plant - £9.00 |
| g | ASHWAGANDHA (or Indian Ginseng) Withania somnifera HHA 60cm. Important Ayurvedic herb with ginseng-like properties. Grow as half-hardy annual, harvesting the roots. |
Plant - £2.80 Seeds - £2.80 |
| a or g | BALM OF GILEAD Cedronella canariensis HHP 75cm. An aromatic herbaceous perennial from the Canaries with pink flowers and a warm balsamic scent that helps clear a headcold. Pot-pourri herb. |
Plant - £3.50 Seeds - £1.50 |
| BASIL, AFRICAN BLUE Ocimum killmanscharicum X O basilicum purpurescens HHP 60cm. This hybrid perennial is not only a stunning ornamental with variegated foliage and bright purple flower spikes, but it has a great scent and flavour. Grow on a windowsill/porch/conservatory in the winter, and outdoors in the summer.It is the hardiest of the culinary perennial Basils. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| BASIL, CAMPHOR Ocimum kilimandscharicum HHP 120cm. A vigorous perennial and part parent of AFRICAN BLUE Basil. A crushed leaf creates a strong camphor aroma which will help clear a blocked nose and cold. In Africa it is used as a mosquito repellent and a commercial source for Camphor. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| g | BASIL, SACRED or TULSI Ocimum sanctum/tenuiflorum HHA 25cm. Holy Hindu herb, sacred to Krishna and Vishnu and traditionally grown by temples. A hardier variety for northern gardens, but with a slightly more spicy flavour. Basils contain antisceptic properties. Available from april to august. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| g | BASIL, SWEET Ocimum basilicum HHA 30cm. Bright green aromatic leaves; an essential herb for tomato dishes, sauces, soups or salads. Available from april to august |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| BAY, SWEET Laurus nobilis An aromatic evergreen small tree or shrub. Use the leaves sparingly in soups, stews, fish dishes or pickles. Grow as a HHP in cold gardens. |
Small Plant - £5.50 Large Plant - £12.00 |
| CAPE ALOE Aloe ferox TP 30cm. Cape Aloe is related to Aloe vera and requires similar growing conditions but the bitter leaf juice is only used internally as a purgative. |
Small Plant - £4.30 |
| CARDAMOM Elettaria cardamomum TP 60cm. An attractive houseplant with deep green glossy leaves that are scented and flavoured; try the leaf in a delicate aromatic tea since it is shy to flower and seed. Grow indoors in a shady place. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| CHASTE TREE Vitex agnus castus HHP 120cm. European aromatic shrub with small lilac or lavender flowers. The seeds and leaves contain substances which alleviate or stimulate hormonal activity depending on your gender. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| CHINABERRY or PERSIAN LILAC Melia azederach HHP A small tree closely related to the Neem tree- Azadirachta indica but easier to grow in our temperate climate. Leaves, bark and seed contain insecticidal and anti-fungal properties. Grow in a pot indoors in the winter and outside in the summer |
Plant - £5.50 |
| CHINESE SPICEBUSH Elsholtzia stauntonii HHP 90cm. An aromatic deciduous shrub with a fruit-minty scent not unlike an orange-lemon verbena; for use mainly as an aromatic and in pot-pourri. It is almost hardy but bring indoors in northern gardens. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| CITRONELLA Cymbopogon nardus TP 90cm. A vigorous tropical grass from S.E. Asia, producing an oil that is essential for insect repellant, perfume, soap, food, drink and medicine. The leaves may be used for cooking and in drinks like Lemon grass. Grow indoors all year round. |
Plant - £6.90 |
| CORIANDER, VIETNAMESE Persicaria odorata HHP 60cm. An easily grown perennial with strong lemony coriander aromatic leaves used in SE Asian cooking. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| CURRY LEAF Murraya koenigii TP 180cm. The fresh leaves of this tender Indian tree are an essential ingredient for authentic curries, providing us with a warm aromatic herb that aids digestion and stimulates the appetite.The young plants ( about 10 to 15 cms high when sold) are best kept indoors until large enough to be placed outdoors in warm summers. Keep in a container so that it can be overwintered in a more sheltered place.Usually available from june to september. |
Small Plant - £9.00 |
| DITTANY OF CRETE Origanum dictamnus HHP E 30cm. A small attractive shrub with 'downy' foliage and clustered pink flowers in late summer. The leaves contain strong antiseptics, which are used in Greece for a medicinal tea, and in France/Italy for flavouring vermouth. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| GINGER, JAPANESE MIOGA Zingiber mioga HHP 60cm. In Japan, the delicate flower buds are blanched and eaten in salads, but if allowed to develop become yellow and white flowers. A decoction from the root may be used to wash inflamed eyes and to help prevent malaria. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| c | GINSENG, ASIAN Panax ginseng P 30cm. Native to Korea and China, the most revered with a 7000 year old reputation as a tonic stimulant, improving the body's ability to develop stamina and stress resistance. Growing instructions are given with each order.Seeds are usually avalable in the autumn, dormant roots from autumn to spring |
Small Plant - £12.00 Large Plant - £24.00 Seeds - £5.50 |
| GOTU KOLA Centella/Hydrocatyle asiatica HHP 10cm. Important Ayurvedic herb, the leaves may be eaten as a salad or used in medicine, for example as a tonic and anti-rheumatic. Moist, sheltered site. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| GUM CISTUS Cistus landifer HHP 95cm. An aromatic evergreen shrub with white flowers from south-western Europe. The warm ,sweet,slightly musky scented leaves yield an essential oil " Labdanum " that is used in foods , drinks, lotions and medicine. Grow as half hardy perennial -bring in for the winter. |
Plant - £6.90 |
| KHAT Catha edulis HHP 200cm. A small tree originating from the countries bordering the Red Sea but surprisingly almost hardy here. Grow like a Bay tree in a large pot and bring inside to a cool greenhouse or sheltered place during cold winters. The leaves and stems have a reddish hue and are chewed on social occasions, providing a mild mental stimulant and appetite suppressant. |
Plant - £6.90 |
| g | LEMON GRASS Cymbopogon citratus HHP 90cm. Strong lemony flavoured leaves which may be cut for use in drinks, stir fries and many oriental dishes; they also make a refreshing herb tea. Grow in a sunny spot in the house and outdoors in warm summers. |
Plant - £5.50 Seeds - £2.80 |
| LEMON VERBENA Aloysia triphylla HHP 90cm. A deciduous shrub from south America providing us with a rich lemon scent and flavour. The leaves are excellent in drinks, or salads, and for pot-pourri. Lovely small white-violet flowers in late summer. Bring indoors for the winter in cold climates. |
Plant - £4.30 |
| MYRTLE Myrtus communis HHP E 180cm. A fine shrub from southern Europe with glossy evergreen foliage, numerous white flowers and blue-black berries. The fragrant leaves may be used like bay leaves and the berries as a spice. |
Plant - £6.90 |
| ORANGE JASMINE Murraya paniculata / exotica HHP 200cm. A native of SE Asia and naturalised in several countries on the Pacific rim. It should not be confused with Murraya koenigii the culinary Curry leaf however the growing conditions are similar. It is best pot grown in northern Europe and kept indoors for the winter and outdoors in the summer. The prolific creamy-white flowers are strongly scented with an orange blossom-like aroma. |
Plant - £9.00 |
| PALMAROSA Cymbopogon martinii HHP 60cm. Aromatic 'Rosha' grass from southern India which when crushed or distilled for oil, produces a clear rose geranium scent, valuable in perfume, soap and pot-pourri. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| PATCHOULI Pogostemon patchouli / cablin T P 90cm. A subshrub from southern India bearing violet white flowers and exotically scented leaves. These produce an antiseptic oil with a warm long lasting heady aroma, that stimulates and sedates the nervous system. Grow indoors all year round. |
Plant - £9.00 |
| PELARGONIUM RENIFORME / Umckaloabo Pelargonium reniforme HHP 30cm. Lovely pink/maroon flowers. A native of South Africa. The tuberous root is used by traditional healers, mainly as an internal cleanser. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| PELARGONIUM SIDIOIDES Pelargonium sidioides HHP 30cm. Similar to P. reniforme but with richer, darker maroon flowers. From Zulu medicine, a fairly well proven remedy for bronchial problems is extracted from the root. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| PELARGONIUM, Lemon scent.. Pelargonium crispum HHP 30cm. Lemon scented crimped leaves, mauve flowers |
Plant - £3.50 |
| PELARGONIUM, Lemon Variegated Pelargonium crispum variegatum HHP 30cm. Crinkle-cream edged lemon scented foliage. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| PELARGONIUM, Attar of Roses Pelargonium graveolens HHP 30cm. Lovely rose scent. Pink flowers. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| PELARGONIUM, Balsam scent Pelargonium quercifolium HHP 30cm. Oak leaf type. Rich rose-balsam scent. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| PELARGONIUM, Peppermint Scent Pelargonium tomentosum HHP 30cm. Peppermint scented, large downy leaves, white flowers |
Plant - £3.50 |
| PELARGONIUM, Prince of Orange Pelargonium citratus HHP 30cm. Strong citrus scent and pink flowers. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| PELARGONIUM, Spicy scent Pelargonium fragrans HHP 30cm. Spicy scent. White Flowers |
Plant - £3.50 |
| PERIWINKLE, MADAGASCAR Catharanthus/vinca rosa T P 60cm. A pink and white flowered tender perennial that contains numeous alkaloids, one of which is a remedy for childhood leukaemia. In traditional medicine an extract has been used for diabetes. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY, BENENDEN BLUE Rosemarinus officinalis P E 90cm. Delicate and distinctive scented foliage with blue flowers. Sheltered site at base of south facing wall. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY, PINK Rosemarinus officinalis roseus P E 90cm. Attractive pink flowers and lighter green foliage bearing good scent and flavour. Sheltered site. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY, PROSTRATE P E 10cm. A dwarf drooping variety with light blue flowers which is very suitable for a small patio pot. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| ROSEMARY, SEVERN SEAS Rosemarinus officinalis HHP P E 90cm. A good variety for growing in a pot, bearing semi-prostrate branches laden with dark blue flowers. Bring into a sheltered place over winter. |
Small Plant - £2.80 Large Plant - £5.50 |
| SAFFRON (Cro) Crocus sativus P 10cm. Autumn flowering crocus containing large yellow styles and orange-red stigmas - the part of culinary and medicinal value. Sheltered site.The bulbs are usually available for planting in august |
Bulbs (3) - £1.90 |
| SAGE, SCARLET PINEAPPLE Salvia elegans HHP 60cm. Strong pineapple scented leaves excellent for pot-pourri. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| a or g | SHISO ( Green) Perilla frutescens A 90cm. Popular in Japan as an interesting flavouring herb for use fresh in fish dishes like sushi and sashami, also tempura and tofu, try it over salads.. It is a hardy annual, but likes warm conditions for germination so start under glass or cloche. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| STEVIA (Sugar Plant) Stevia rebaudiana T P 60cm. A deciduous shrub from Paraguay, where it is used to sweeten Maté. We use the leaves either fresh or dried to sweeten any herb tea and recommend it as a good alternative to cane or beet sugar. Grow indoors all year round in the UK. Available from may to september. |
Plant - £9.00 |
| TEA TREE Melaleuca alternifolia HHP E Grows to 2-3 metres in a pot. A traditional Australian aboriginal remedy well known for its aromatic antiseptic properties, being effective against bacterial and fungal infections as well as having several cosmetic uses. The fresh leaf may be rubbed onto stings, skin infections and abrasions; an inhaled infusion helps relieve coughs and colds. It may be either grown in a large container and pruned to restrict its fairly vigorous growth, or allowed to develop into a large shrub in greenhouse or conservatory. |
Plant - £5.50 |
| YERBA SANTA / PEPPERLEAF Piper auritum TP 5000cm. A vigorous climber from Mexico producing very large aromatic leaves which are used to wrap food giving it a distinct flavour, the flowers are long cylindrical and creamy-white and it is a relative of Piper nigrum - Common Pepper. An exotic plant that needs plenty of space and warmth in the winter. Not to be confused with Eriodictyon californicum . |
Plant - £9.00 |
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