Star of Persia
Species with very large spherical, silvery-mauve, flower heads to 40cm (16in) across from May-July. Well drained and full sun. Drought tolerant. Cut flower. Attracts bees and butterflies. 60 cms (2
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Lemon Verbena
Half-hardy shrub with leaves which are sweetly lemon-scented and can be used in cooking. Insignificant sprays of whitish flowers in summer can be removed to encourage more foliage. May be late to
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Kaffir Lime
Interesting type of Citrus with very fragrant leaves, when crushed, which are frequently used in Thai cooking. The fruit has a lime flavour and is quite sour. Citrus care leaflet included. Minimum 3
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Purple Fennel
(Foeniculum vulgare 'Rubrum'.) Bold perennial with aniseed-flavoured, purple leaves, which turn glaucous with age. Flat umbels of yellow flowers appear from July-August. Very ornamental. Grow in
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Myrtle
Name uncertain. Appears to be a miniature version of M. communis, identical in habit apart from the smaller leaves, whereas 'Tarentina' appears to have a different, denser, more upright habit. These
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Variegated Common Myrtle
Rounded, variegated, evergreen shrub with fragrant leaves. From July - August, scented, fluffy white flowers appear and are followed by black berries in autumn if it has been a long warm summer. Grow
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Catmint
Compact, spreading cultivar with white flowers from June-August. Ideal for a rockery. For well drained soil in full sun. Drought. tolerant. 30 cms (1 foot).
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Culinary herb used extensively in Mediterranean cooking. Likes a sunny spot in open soil, also good for a pot. Evergreen, perennial. If plant becomes woody, cut hard back for fresh, tender leaves.
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Golden Oregano, Golden Marjoram
Colourful herb with bright yellow leaves in spring, gradually turning green during summer. Spreading habit so good for ground cover/ growing on a dry bank. Good on dry or chalky soils in sun to part
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Bog Sage
Spectacular Salvia from the bogs of South America with tall spires of stunning Royal-blue flowers from Aug-Nov. Needs free draining soil in this country. Grow amongst plants which can support its
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Variety with tightly packed umbels of up to 7 small purple flowers in from early to late summer. Hardy to -5°C. Grow in very well drained soil or in a pot in full sun. Suitable for a Rockery. Foliage
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Chilean Guava, Murta, Murtilla.
(Myrtus ugni, Eugenia ugni.) An evergreen shrub with small leathery leaves (fragrant when crushed) and dainty pinkish white flowers followed by dark red berries, which are sweetly scented and can be
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Chilean Guava
An attractively variegated evergreen shrub, with leaves in cream, green and pink. Good in a border or in a container. Well drained soil in full sun and a sheltered spot away from cold drying winds.
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