An evergreen PERENNIAL shrub growing to 60cm. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun, and is frost-tender.
This pelargonium has green leaves with an attractive irregular variegated margin and rose-mint scented leaves. Flowers are edible.
An evergreen PERENNIAL shrub growing to 1.2m. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun, and is frost-tender.
This pelargonium has a soft spicy scent reminiscent of ginger. Flowers are big, bright and edible.
A flowering ANNUAL growing to 60cm. It has an erect habit and intricately cut lacy-looking leaves and bell-shaped blue or lavender coloured flowers on a coiled cyme. It is noted for attracting wildlife, especially bees.
Grows in any well-drained soil in a full sun position. It is grown primarily as a bee attracting plant, and a green crop.
Plantago major ‘Atropurpurea’ or Purple Plantain, features broad leaves and inconspicuous flower spikes, thriving in lawns and meadows. Renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties, this versatile herb is utilized in herbal remedies for various conditions and can also be consumed as a nutritious vegetable. In addition to its medicinal and culinary uses, Plantain acts as a natural ground cover, promoting soil health and supporting pollinators in garden ecosystems.
A DECIDUOUS shrub growing to 2m. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade. Fruit, root and stem are edible while the
leaves and roots have medicinal actions.
A PERENNIAL growing to 1.2m. Prefers moist well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade, and can grow in heavy clay soil.
The leaf stem is cooked and eaten with fruit in tarts. The leaf itself is toxic and should not be eaten. Roots are used medicinally.
Victoria is said to be the best cooking rhubarb with sweeter and milder slender green stems with a red blush that are very tender.
A PERENNIAL growing to 1.2m. Prefers moist well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade, and can grow in heavy clay soil.
The leaf stem is cooked and eaten with fruit in tarts. The leaf itself is toxic and should not be eaten. Roots are used medicinally.
Glaskins Perpetual is an heirloom variety with large, long stemmed, bright red juicy stalks that are full of flavour.
An ANNUAL growing to 60cm. Prefers well-drained soilin full sun or semi-shade. Drought tolerant when established.
Young leaves are peppery and often added fresh to salads or used on pizza or crostini.
A PERENNIAL growing to 60cm. Prefers dry or moist soil in a full sun position, or semi-shade.
Leaves are eaten raw in salads as you would use salad rocket. Strongly peppery or cress-flavoured.
An evergreen PERENNIAL shrub growing to 1.5m. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun, and can tolerate drought and maritime exposure.
A popular culinary herb with an array of medicinal uses. The Chef’s Choice cultivar is higher in oil content, and stronger in flavour and with its compact mounding habit, is a favourite for cook’s gardens.