All plants sold between now (09/25) and Spring 2026 will be losing foliage and will possibly be dormant ie. live roots or perennation structure ie bulb, but will have little or no above ground structure. They are still viable and will regrow in spring. If you have any questions please email me iain@borringtons.com Dismiss
Individual foils of 5 different culinary herbs ideal for adding flavour to a variety of dishes. Perfect for planting in the garden or containers. A mixture of annual and perennial herbs. 1 each of: Basil Sage Thyme Mint Sweet Marjoram
Chives have a mild onion flavour in both the leaves and the edible flowers. It is one of the most popular herbs both in the kitchen and garden. This herb grows pretty pink to purple flower heads which are great in a herb garden or used as a edging plant. Perfect for pollinators. Cut leaves about 2cm from ground level. It grows…
Sweet Basil, also known as Classic Italian Basil is the traditional Mediterranean companion for tomatoes and should be added to cooking only minutes before use to retain strength. This variety would be ideal for adding to bruschetta for that extra special gourmet treat. Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum Classic Italian Half Hardy Annual Height: 25cm, Spread: 20cm. Pack size: 750 Seeds
Coriander is rich in anti-oxidants. This variety of Coriander is the standard variety for seed production, whilst the leaves can be used it runs to seed very quickly to maximise seed production. Coriander goes well with fish, chicken and pork and is especially tasty when added to curries. The seeds can be used to make a delicious carrot and coriander…
Dill is a decorative plant with feathery foliage and yellow flowers. Can be planted in a flower border or a herb garden, and usually grown in masses.. Dill seeds are a common ingredient in pickles and sauces. It goes perfectly with fish dishes and can be mixed with mayonnaise to create a really tasty addition to a sandwich. Dill seed is…
Dill is a decorative plant with feathery foliage and yellow flowers. Can be planted in a flower border or a herb garden, and usually grown in masses.. Dill seeds are a common ingredient in pickles and sauces. It goes perfectly with fish dishes and can be mixed with mayonnaise to create a really tasty addition to a sandwich. Dill seed is…
Garlic Chives, also know as Chinese Chives (Allium Tuberosum) are similar in habit to chives but the leaves are flatter and the flowers are white. It boasts a delicate flavour of garlic and onion which can be used in salads, soups, potato dishes or chopped with cheese or yoghurt.. Garlic chives have white flowers with flat solid leaves. The seed…
This perennial mint is a type of spearmint. The mint leaves have many uses. They are used for the traditional mint sauce to go with delicious roasted lamb or made into a mint tea. Mint is particularly tasty for adding to the water when boiling new potatoes such as Jersey Royals.Yummy! Also great in drinks such as herbal teas, or…
Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) is a fragrant bushy plant of a similar habit to mint, in that it can be invasive if not contained. It has a strong lemon flavour and the leaves can be used lavishly for many cooked dishes such as soups, stews, stuffings, in a sauce for fish or meat and in salads or use to make…
A tropical variety of grass with a delightful, lemony scent. Very popular for flavouring in cooking, especially in Thai cuisine and stir fries, and also tastes wonderful in tea. The oil from Lemon Grass is also used in perfumes. Height: 1.2m - 1.8m. (4-6ft) Perennial
Lovage (Levistcum officinale) has a shrubby habit and needs a lot of space. It has quite a distinct flavour to the leaves and the stems which can be used as an alternative to celery in salads, soups and many other dishes. Lovage tea has a stimulating effect on digestion and makes a refreshing addition to bath water. This perennial plant self seeds.…
Oregano Greek is considered to be the best of all the oregano types for flavour. The growth habit and leaf size varies but height is about 50-60cm. However the plant stems can get very woody, with oval, sometimes fuzzy, dark green leaves in opposite pairs. The flower stalks are spiky and may be white, pink or purple. It is mainly…
