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HERB PLUGS
SEPTEMBER AVAILABILITY LIST 2010
All prices include FREE delivery plus £1.03 fuel surcharge per consignment (UK Mainland. For some remote areas and off-shore islands quotation on request.) Prices exclude VAT
Minimum order: 8 trays x 60 plugs (480 plugs) - Order in multiples of 60
Please note: Herbs are zero rated VAT
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BALM Golden (Melissa officinalis aurea) - Gold-green foliage. Used in flavouring fish, poultry and stuffing. Height: 40cms 
BALM Lemon (Melissa officinalis) - Used in salads and drinks. Bruised leaves give off lemon scent. Height: 60cms 
BURNET Salad (Poterium sanguisorba) - Young cucumber flavoured leaves used in salads. Height: 30cm 
CARAWAY (Carum carvi) - Ripe seeds used in bread, cakes, meats, soups etc. Height: 60cm 
CATNEP (Nepeta Cataria) - White flowers in summer. Cats adore the scent of the grey leaves, can be used to make a sleep inducing tea. Height: 90cm 
CHAMOMILE (Anthemis Nobilis) - Flowers used as soothing tea. Plant as a lawn. Height: 60cm 
CHAMAEMELUM nobile Treneague (Chamomile Lawn) - Dense foliage and non-flowering habit, ideal Chamomile for making lawns, etc where its sweetly aromatic leaves will release their scent when trodden on. Height: 7.5-10cm 
CELERY Leaf (Apiums graveolens) - Tiny green/white flowers in second year. Excellent culinary herb. Ideal for soups, salads and seasoning. Winter hardy. Height: 50cm 
CHICORY (Cichorium intybus) - Clear blue flowers in summer. Use young leaves and flowers in salads. Height: 90cm 
CHIVES (Allium schoenoprasum) - Purple flowers in spring. Leaves and flowers have a mild onion flavour. Add to salads, egg and cheese dishes etc. Height: 20cm 
CLARY SAGE (Salvia Sclarea) - Use in soups, omelettes, and to flavour jellies. Flowers used in salads. Flowers are lilac, pale blue, pink or white, in whorls. Height: 100cm 
CURRY (Helichrysum italicum (angustifolium)) - Silver leaves, tiny mustard yellow flowers in summer. Highly scented plant. Leaves used in stews and soups. Height: 40cm 
CURRY helichrysum italicum Dartington - Highly aromatic curry scented silver/grey foliage bearing small mustard yellow flowers in Summer. Height: 45cm 
FENNEL Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare Rubrum) - Distinctive bronze foliage with yellow flowers. Use as cooked vegetable, good in salads, seafood and seeds in hot breads. Height: 3'-4' 
FENNEL (Foeniculum Vulgare) - Umbels of tiny yellow flowers and dark green or bronze wispy leaves. Aromatic and completely edible. Use with pork, veal and fish. Height: 150cm 
GARLIC Chives - Mild garlic flavour. Used in salads and as a garnish. Height: 25cm 
HYSSOP (Hyssopus Officinalis) - Blue flowers in summer. Culinary, use small amounts with fatty fish and meat. Height: 80cm 
LAVENDULA angustifolia Alba - Long spikes of large, pure white and extremely fragrant flowers wave above soft, silvery-grey foliage. Height 18-36" 
LAVENDULA angustifolia Ashdown Forest - Lavender blue flowers with grey-green foliage in summer. Compact habit. Culinary uses, add flowers to soups, stews and salads. Flowers: Jul-Aug. Height: 60cm 
LAVENDULA augustifolia Vera - Used to treat nervousness heart palpitations, fainting and dizziness.Used to perfume linens. Deep blue flowers. Height: Up to 3 ft. 
LAVENDULA angustifolia Cedar Blue - Pale mauve flowers in summer. Dwarf compact habit. Medicinal and aromatic. Culinary uses, add flowers to soups, stews and salads. Flowers: Jul-Aug. Height: 40cm 
LAVENDULA angustifolia Folgate - Mid purple/blue flowers in summer. Compact habit. Medicinal and aromatic. Culinary, add flowers to soups, stews and salads. Height: 60cm. 
LAVENDULA x int. Fragrant Memories - Robust, reliable variety, grey foliage. Good in winter. Very long flower spikes of mid blue, makes a good cutting variety. Height 75cm 
LAVENDULA x intermedia Grappenhall - Late blooming with long spikes. Large pale mauve flowers in summer. Plant is quite vigorous. Medicinal and culinary. Height: 90cm 
LAVENDULA augustifolia Grey Hedge - Long pointed silvery grey leaves and pale blue flowers. Compact bushy habit ideal for a hedge. Height with flower: 100cm 
LAVENDULA angustifolia Hidcote Blue Strain - Dwarf cultivar with small, narrow, grey-green leaves and compact growth reaching 30cm. The bloom spikes are the deepest bluish-purple of any of the lavenders. 
LAVENDULA angustifolia Hidcote Pink - Rich pink flowerheads, with narrow, grey-green leaves and the flower spikes rise to about 45cm. Compact. 
LAVENDULA angustifolia Jean Davis - Bluish-green foliage and gorgeous pretty pink spikey flowers. Both flowers and foliage are used for their soothing, flavouring teas. Height: 75cm 
LAVENDULA angustifolia Little Lottie - Lilac-pink flowers. Short bushy habit. Free flowering. Height: 40cm 
LAVENDULA augustifolia Lodden Pink - Silvery green leaves with pink/rose flowers. Flowers: Jun-Aug. Height: 60cm 
LAVENDULA angustifolia Munstead Strain - Purple flowers in summer. Grey aromatic foliage. Medicinal and aromatic. Culinary uses, add flowers to soups, stews and salads. Flowers: Jul-Sep. Height: 40cm 
LAVENDULA stoechas Papillion - Aromatic lilac blue bracts which emerge from the flower heads. (Butterfly lavender). Scented foliage. Height: 50cm 
LAVENDULA Princess Blue - Flowers of traditional lavender hue (dark blue). Suitable for patio pots and small gardens. Flowers: Early summer. Height: 50-60cm high/wide. 
LAVANDULA angustifolia Royal Purple - A compact plant with masses of purple flowers in late summer. Ideal for edging a path. Height. 60cm. 
LAVENDULA x lanata Sawyers - Grey foliage with a fine white down, giving the whole plant a silver cast, the bright blue flowers with a hint of lavender with silver calyces shimmer on the plant. Height: 60cm 
MARJORAM Golden (Origanum vulgare Aureum) - Pink flowers in summer. Culinary, use leaves with meat or vegetables. Flowers: Jun-Aug. Height 30cm 
MARJORAM Golden Shine (Origanum vulgare) - Pink flowers. Form of golden Marjoram slightly shiny, rounded leaves. Use as a flavouring with meat and stuffings. Flowers: Jul-Sep. Height: 50cm 
MINT Applemint (Mentha suaveolens) - Mauve flowers from summer to autumn. Good for mint sauces and jellies or add to vegetables and salads. Height: 100cm 
MINT Apple Variegated (Mentha suaveolens Variegata) - Apple and mint flavour combines well with potato, garden and Waldorf salads. Cream variegated foliage. Height: 45cm 
MINT Basil (Mentha x piperata f citrata) - Blue flowers. Rich, sweet aromatic, dark green/purple leaves. Very minty with basil undertones. Flowers: Jul-Sep. Height: 60cm 
MINT Black Peppermint (Mentha x piperata) - Purple/pink flowers. Very dark leaves. Culinary and medicinal, helps digestion. Leaves used in salads, teas and iced drinks. Height 45cm 
MINT Chocolate (Mentha x piperata f citrata) - Very strong flavoured, hint of chocolate, with dark green, practically brown leaves and small whorls of purple flowers. Add to puddings, summer drinks and tea. Height: 40cm. 
MINT Curly (Mentha spicata Crispa) - Unusual crinkled leaves. Strong scented. Lilac flowers. Use as a garnish, if dried, as a filler in potpourris. Height 30cm.-1mtr 
MINT Eau De Cologne (Mentha x piperata f citrata) - Mauve/pink flowers from summer to autumn. Purple tinged dark green leaves. Use in oils and vinegars. Add to baths. Height: 45cm 
MINT Garden (Mentha spicata) - Leaves used in mint sauce, jelly, new potatoes also used for flavouring teas and iced drinks. Height: 30cm-1mtr 
MINT Gingermint (Mentha x gracilis) - Variegated foliage early in the year. Used fresh as flavouring for fruit salads and melon. Height 30-90cm 
MINT Grapefruit (Mentha x piperata f. citrata) - Mauve whorl flowers from summer to autumn. Cream leaves with a hint of mulberry. Culinary, sharp citrus flavour. Height: 40cm 
MINT Lemon (Mentha x piperata f. citrata) - Purple whorl flowers from summer to autumn. Lemon scented, bright leaves. Leaves used in salads, teas and iced drinks. Height: 30cm. 
MINT Lime (Mentha x piperata f. citrata) - Purple whorl flowers form summer to autumn. Green leaves with a hint of mulberry. Sharp lime flavour leaves used in salads, teas and iced drinks. Height: 45cm 
MINT Moroccan (Mentha spicata var. crispa) - White flowers. Resistant to mint rust. Leaves used in mint sauce and jelly, also used for flavouring teas and iced drinks. Height: 40cm 
MINT Peppermint (Mentha piperata) - Oval leaves with dentated sides on the ends of well-defined square, reddish stalks. Strong peppermint scent. Goes well with peas, cucumber and lettuce. Height: up to 1m 
MINT Red (Mentha x smithiana) - Attractive with red tinged stems and leaves. May be used fresh for flavouring, fruit salads for example. Height: 45cm 
MINT Russian - Very strong scented. Mid green leaves. Ideal for new potatoes. Height: 60cm 
MINT Silver (Mentha longifolia) - Grey aromatic foliage. Can be used for mint sauce, or seasoning for Indian chutneys. Height: 40cm-1.2mtr 
MINT Spearmint (Mentha spicata) - Spearmint marries well with lamb, and minted apple jelly. Leaves, chopped or whole are great in salads. Lavender colour flowers. Height: 35cm 
OREGANO origanum vulgare Acorn Bank - Attractive pointed golden leaves with pink flowers. Culinary, use leaves with meat or vegetables. Flowers: Jun-Aug. Height: 30cm 
OREGANO origanum vulgare Greek - Dark pink/mauve flowers on dark green leaves, Used in Spanish and Italian dishes, it mixes well with tomato and garlic. Height: 40cm 
OREGANO origanum vulgare Country Cream - Green leaves edged cream. Important herb for Italian, Greek and Mexican cooking, leaves and flowering tops infused for tea. Height 20cm 
OREGANO White Charm - Dwarf, compact plant with dark green foliage and white flowers. used in dishes of moussaka and pizza. Height: 20cm 
PARSLEY Bravour (Curled) - Long stems, curled leaves. Leaves used as a garnish and to flavour sauces, stuffings and on savoury dishes. Height: 30cm 
PARSLEY Plain (Petroselinum Crispum) - Plain leaves, used as curled parsley but has a stronger flavour. Height: 45cm 
ROCKET Wild - Very popular addition to salads with a tangy, spicy flavour. Use to add a spicy pungent flavour to the salad bowl, mix with other salad greens and lettuce. 
ROSEMARY Blue Lagoon - Evergreen shrub with graceful curving crowded foliage with prolific display of dark blue flowers in autumn and winter. Height: 1m high x 1m wide 
ROSEMARY Fota Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis) - Very attractive deep blue flowers on a semi prostrate plant, not as hardy as some varieties. Height: 30-45cm 
ROSEMARY Lavender Scented (Rosmarinus officinalis) - A compact prostrate variety, highly scented with grey/green foliage and long lasting lavender blue flowers. Ideal for hanging baskets. Height: approx 15cm 
ROSEMARY Mrs Jessops Upright (Rosmarinus officinalis) - A fine-leaved, small to medium evergreen shrub with intensely aromatic grey-green foliage and pretty blue flowers in summer. Height: 1m 
ROSEMARY Primley Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis) - Free flowering, mid blue flowers, upright growth, strong foliage. Sheltered position, protect in cold winter. Height 1-1.2m 
ROSEMARY (Rosemarinus Officinalis) - Delicate blue flowers. Prostrate habit, good for containers. Improves the flavour of meat and poultry. Height: 100cm 
ROSEMARY Sudbury Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis) - Mid-blue flowers on dark foliage in March - April and in October - November. Very aromatic. Ideal for small cut hedge. Height: 1.25m 
ROSEMARY Tuscan Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis) - Fresh or dried leaves can be used to flavour meats, soups and stews. Height: 60cm 
SAGE Golden (Salvia officinalis Icterina) - Gold/green variegated foliage with rare pale blue flowers in summer. Combines well with meat dishes. Milder flavour than common. Height: 45cm 
SAGE Purple (Salvia officinalis Purpurascens) - Blue flowers in summer. Culinary, combines well with meat. Tea makes a good gargle for sore throats. Leaves used in stuffings. Height: 70cm 
SAGE Tricolor (Salvia officinalis) - Irregular pattern of variegation in the leaves of green, with pink/white, is stunning in the garden and on the plate. Blue flowers. Height: 40cm 
SAVORY Winter (Satureja montana) - Pinky white flowers. Used to flavour beans. Height: 45cm 
SORREL French (Rumex acetosa) - Leaves used in salads, sauces, soups, soft cheese and egg dishes. Height: 25-45cm 
TARRAGON Russian (Artemisia dracunculus) - An attractive, bushy plant. Branching stems of lance-shaped, aromatic foliage which is perfect for use in sauces, dressings and with fish dishes. Height: 70cm 
THYMUS x citriodorus Andersons Gold - A dwarf carpeting variety. It is aromatic and has bright golden foliage even through winter. Flowers: Jun-Jul. Height: 5cm 
THYMUS vulgaris x citriodorus Archers Gold - Pretty pink flowers, dense and bushy growth. Bright green leaves turning to rich gold later in season. Strong, sharp lemon scent. Height: 5cm 
THYMUS Doone Valley - Creeping. Purple flowers in summer. Variegated gold and green leaves. Lemon scented, decorative. Aromatic. Height: 7cm 
THYMUS pulegioides Foxley - Pink flowers in summer. Cream/green variegated leaves. Good ground cover. Culinary/Aromatic. Height: 10cm 
THYMUS serpyllum Goldstream - Creeping. Mauve flowers in summer, variegated leaves. Good for ground cover and planting in paths. Aromatic. Height: 7cm 
THYMUS x citriodorus Golden Queen - Beautiful bright cream and green variegated leaves, with lilac flowers. Very aromatic, lemon scented, upright growth, quite vigorous. Flowers: Jun-Jul. Height: 20cm 
THYMUS praecox Highland Cream - A wonderful new variety with cream and green, variegated foliage. This mat-former is studded with soft pink flowers in summer. Height: 4cm 
THYMUS x citriodorus (Lemon Thyme) - Lemon scented, milder flavour than Common Thyme, use with foods with a delicate flavour, used as an addition to a ‘fines herbs' blend. 
THYMUS serpyllum Lemon Curd - Pink flowers in mid summer. Delicious lemon scented green leaves. Good culinary flavour, use with vegetables, fish and chicken. Height: 15cm 
THYMUS x citriodorus variegata (Lemon Variegated) - Pale lilac flowers with small, green and white leaves that have a marvellous lemon fragrance. Height: 20 - 25cm 
THYMUS serpyllum Minimalist - Creeping, neat, tiny round leaves. Pink/mauve flowers in summer. Good for ground cover and planting in paths. Aromatic. Height: 1cm 
THYMUS serpyllum Pink Chintz - Creeping. Pale pink flowers all summer. Hairy grey/green leaves. Good for ground cover and planting in paths. Aromatic. Height: 7cm 
THYMUS vulgaris Silver Posie - Pale pink/lilac flowers in summer. Variegated silver foliage. Culinary, good with chicken and fish. Aromatic. Height: 35cm 
THYMUS x citriodorus Silver Queen - Evergreen perennial with silver and cream variegated leaves with Pale pink/lilac, lemon scented flowers in summer, shy flowering. Culinary, good with chicken and fish. Height: 5cm. 
THYMUS vulgaris (Common Garden Thyme) - Mauve flowers in summer. Culinary, use in stews, salads, sauces etc, Medicinal, antibacterial and anti-fungal. Height: 20cm
