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Cooking herbs, suitable for window box, trough or pot.. |
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COMMON NAME |(Gaelic name) | Latin name | Notes | Size | Description |
Price |
| 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 |
| BALM, DWARF LEMON Melissa officinalis compactum P 30cm. For gardeners with limited space or wanting only the occasional leaf, this very compact deep green non flowering variety should be of interest. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| BALM, GOLDEN Melissa officinalis aurea P 60cm. A very attractive golden variegated form of lemon balm, with similar uses. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| a | BALM, LEMON Melissa officinalis P 90cm. Lemon flavoured and scented leaves best used fresh in soothing drinks, salads, sauces and stuffings. Pot-pourri herb. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| 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 |
| a or c | CHERVIL (Costag) Anthriscus cerefolium A Bi 45cm. Delicate scented anise flavoured leaves for garnishing soups, salads or sauces. Sow in August for a winter supply. |
Seeds - £1.00 |
| 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 |
| a | CHIVES (Feuran) Allium schoenoprasum P 20cm. Subtle onion flavoured leaves which are snipped like grass for use in salads, omelettes, cheese or baked potatoes. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| CHIVES, BLACK ISLE BLUSH Allium schoenoprasum P 30cm. R.H.S. Award of Garden Merit 1995. Our own light mauve flowered variety which 'blushes' with a deep pink flower centre. Use as for common chives. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| a or g | CHIVES, GARLIC Allium tuberosum P 30cm. From China. An irresistible combination of wild garlic and chives, excellent in cream cheese or crowdie. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| CHIVES, GIANT Allium schoenoprasum sibiricum P 30cm. Slightly larger leaved more onion flavoured variety. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| CHIVES, PINK PERFECTION Allium schoenoprasum roseum P 30cm. R.H.S. Award of Garden Merit 1995. Chives make a handsome border plant if allowed to flower; dead head to promote more blooms. Our distinct pink form adds variety and is good to eat. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| GARLIC, Giant Allium giganteum P 60cm. Large juicy bulbs with mauve flower spikes. Plant in autumn or spring in rich ground. |
Bulb - £1.90 |
| 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 MINT Mentha citrata P 30cm. A small mint with a refeshing aroma and interesting flavour |
Plant - £1.50 |
| 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 |
| MARJORAM, DWARF Origanum vulgare compactum P 20cm. Delightful late flowering small compact variety throwing clumps of pink flowers. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| MARJORAM, GOLD Origanum vulgare aureum P 60cm. A hardy variegated form of the wild marjoram with similar culinary or medicinal uses. Gold-yellow foliage and mauve-pink flowers. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| MARJORAM, GOLD TIPPED Origanum vulgare P 30cm. Very attractive foliage with yellow-gold tips, also with good flavour and scent. Cut back in July to maintain the variegated effect. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| MARJORAM, GOLDEN Origanum crispum aureum P 20cm. A small variety with mauve-pink flowers over gold-green rounded leaves. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | MARJORAM, POT Origanum vulgare P 45cm. An important herb for seasoning meat, egg dishes and stuffing, with a warm balsamic scent and mild aromatic taste. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| MARJORAM, WILD OR SCOTS OREGANO (Lus-Marsalaidh) Origanum vulgare P 45cm. A hardy native herb producing tufts of rose-mauve flowers. Use the leaves and flowers freely in salads, drinks and sauces. They also contain mild antisceptic properties. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| 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 |
| OREGANO, GREEK Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum P 30cm. White flowered, warm scented and hot spicy flavoured variety from the mountains of Greece. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| OREGANO, TOMINTOUL Origanum vulgare P 30cm. Scotland also has it's own distinct, very hardy varieties. This one comes from the Grampians and has a mild flavour that can be used in quantity. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a or c | PARSLEY, CURLED (Pearsal) Petroselinum crispum Bi 20cm. The moss-curled variety for sauces, soups, salads and garnishing. |
Plant - £0.80 Seeds - £1.00 |
| a or g | PARSLEY, FRENCH Petroselinum crispum Bi 30cm. Plain leaved vigorous variety. |
Plant - £0.80 Seeds - £1.00 |
| PELARGONIUM, Lemon scent.. Pelargonium crispum HHP 30cm. Lemon scented crimped leaves, mauve flowers |
Plant - £3.50 |
| RAKKYO Allium chinense P 20cm. In Japan this easily grown onion is used mainly in pickles. The strong flavoured leaves are also good to eat in salads and stir fries. They appear early in the season |
Plant - £1.90 |
| ROSEMARY, CORSICAN BLUE Rosemarinus officinalis P E 30cm. A semi-prostrate medium blue flowered variety that has stood several hard winters. It combines a good aroma with flavour and enjoys a moderately fertile well drained soil or large pot. |
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 |
| ROSEMARY, WHITE Rosemarinus officinalis albiflorus P E 120cm. An unusual almost white flowered variety with similar flavour, scent and use as the wild Rosemary. 'Rosemary is for remembrance.' |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| 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, BROAD LEAVED (Slan lus) Salvia latifolia P E 75cm. The broad-leaved culinary sage. Use the leaves in stuffings or cheeses. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SAGE, GOLDEN Salvia icterina P E 60cm. Bright yellow-gold and apple green foliage. |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| SAGE, NARROW LEAVED Salvia officinalis P E 60cm. The narrow leaved free flowering variety; has a slightly stronger flavour. The flowers are good to eat fresh or dried for a sweeter herb tea that helps to keep away winter coughs and colds |
Plant - £1.50 |
| SAGE, PURPLE/RED Salvia officinalis purpurea P E 60cm. Non-flowering variety with attractive deep red/purple foliage containing antiseptic properties, excellent for gargling away sore throats. Add some honey to help the healing along ! |
Small Plant - £1.90 Large Plant - £4.30 |
| SAGE, SCARLET PINEAPPLE Salvia elegans HHP 60cm. Strong pineapple scented leaves excellent for pot-pourri. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| SAGE, SPANISH Salvia lavandulifolia P E 30cm. Small dark green leaves and violet/ purple flowers. A good edible aromatic variety for the small garden or pot. Recent research suggests that it may help to improve memory. |
Plant - £2.80 |
| SAVORY, LEMON Satureja montana citriodara P E 15cm. Lemon savoury flavour for adding a flourish to food. Grow in a rock garden and clip back after flowering. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| SAVORY, 'PURPLE MOUNTAIN' Satureja montana P E 15cm. A small attractive shrub from the hills of south-east Europe. It may be used in all savoury bean dishes and the purple flowers provide a bright garnish. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| SAVORY, WINTER Satureja montana P 30cm. This perennial white flowered variety has quite a strong flavour for bean and pulse cookery. Use fresh or dried. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| 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 |
| a | SORREL, BROAD LEAVED (Samh) Rumex rugosa/acetosa Use the leaves sparingly as a garnish for soups or salads. The juice of the leaves will curdle milk or make junket. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| a | SORREL, BUCKLER-LEAVED Rumex scutatus P 30cm. Smaller leaved, but with a less sharp taste than the broad leaved. The mashed leaf mixed with lemon juice and sugar may be used as a green sauce with meat. |
Plant - £1.50 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 |
| TARRAGON, FRENCH Artemisia dracunculus P 75cm. An essential herb for tarragon vinegar, sauces, soups, egg and chicken dishes. Our hardy variety has an excelent colour, aroma and flavour. |
Plant - £3.50 |
| THYME, COMPACT Thymus vulgaris compactum P E 15cm. A neat dwarf variety very suitable for the minimal garden, pot or formal edging. It has a good scent and flavour, use like Garden Thyme. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| THYME, FRAGRANT/ORANGE Thymus fragrantissimus P 30cm. Strong balsam-orange scented bush type with pink-white flowers. Useful in pot-pourri or try in an aromatic tisane. |
Plant - £1.90 |
| a or g | THYME, GARDEN Thymus vulgaris P E 30cm. Neat evergreen bushes, bearing mauve-pink flowers, loved by bees and butterflies. Use a sprig as a garnish for all meat or vegetable dishes. Medicinally a mild and effective antiseptic. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
| THYME, LEMON Thymus x citriodorus P E 30cm. Has a fruity flavour and a refreshing aroma. Excellent in salads, teas, herb butter and on fish and meat dishes. |
Plant - £1.50 |
| a | WELSH ONION Allium fistulosum P E 30cm. Use the green leaves like chives for flavouring, especially in the winter. Has a milder flavour than the tree onion. |
Plant - £1.50 Seeds - £1.00 |
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