Old Rectory, Bolnhurst,Bedford, MK44 2ES
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Reg Charity No.327398
Each year we will have available a wide selection from the plants below. Please check our current year's propagation list for availability.
photograph | Plant name | Hardiness | Duration | Height | Uses/Description | Uses | Care |
Winter Aconite - WF, !! |
Aconite - Winter | Hardy | Perennial | 30-60 cms | Woodland plant; yellow flowers in January | WF, !! | Damp, shady soil; handle with gloves. Warning:all parts of plant are toxic |
Aloe Vera - M |
Aloe Vera | Frost Tender | Perennial | up to 90cm | Sap is used medicinally | M | Partial Shade |
Anise Hyssop - A,C,EB,M |
Anise Hyssop | Half Hardy | Annual | 30 cms | Flowers attractive to bees & butterflies. Aniseed flavoured leaves in salads & pot pourri | A,C,EB,M | Rich, moist alkeline soil sun/sheltered |
Angelica - C, M |
Angelica | Hardy | Biennial | 90cm - 2m 40cm | Decorative seed-heads, crystallise stems | C,M | Light shade, moist soil |
Aquilegia - WF |
Aquilegia | Hardy | Perennial | 30 - 100cm | Elegant border plant; flowers April to July | WF | woodland plant; most soils |
Balm of Gilead - A,M |
Balm of Gilead | Half-Hardy | Perennial | 90cm -1m 20cm | Decorative, pot pourri | A,M | Full sun, well-drained soil |
Bay - C |
Bay | Half-Hardy | Perennial evergreen |
7m if left unrestricted | Flavour stews etc (remove before eating) | C | Full sun, rich soil Protect for 2 years |
Bergamot-monard didyma - C |
Bergamot, Monarda didyma | Hardy | Perennial | up to 1m | The leaves can be used to make tisanes and combine well with fish and salad dishes. | C,M | Full sun, rich moist soil |
Bergamot, Wild - M |
Bergamot, wild | Hardy | Perennial | 90cm | Flavouring tea, potpourris | M,C | Sun, moist soil |
Bird's Foot Trefoil - WF |
Birds Foot Trefoil | Hardy | Perennial | 30cm | One of the best nectar plants for bees | WF | full sun |
Burnet, Salad- C, M |
Burnet, Salad | Hardy | Perennial | 30 - 45cm | Leaves can be tossed into salads or used on sandwiches. A nice addition to cold drinks, like lemonade and wine spritzers. | C,M | any moist soil |
Campion, Red - WF, EB |
Campion, Red | Hardy | Perennial | 60cm | Excellent plant to naturalise in grass | WF, EB | Open woodland & meadows |
Campion, White - WF, EB |
Campion, White | Hardy | Perennial | 60cm | Excellent plant to naturalise in grass | WF, EB | Open woodland & meadows |
Catmint - D, EB |
Catmint | Hardy | Perennial | 30 - 45cm | Attractive edging plant, flowers late spring - early autumn | D,EB | Sunny, well-drained soil |
Catnip- A,C,M |
Catnip | Hardy | Perennial | 45 - 90cm | Bee plant, attractive to cats | A,C,M | Sun/light shade, well drained soil |
Chamomile, Dyers- D, EB |
Chamomile, Dyers | Hardy | Perennial | 1m | Used as a dye | D,EB | Cut back hard after flowering |
Chamomile, Roman - A, C, M |
Chamomile, Roman | Hardy | Perennial | 15 - 30cm | flowers are used in potpourris and tea | A, C, M | full sun, will tolerate a light frost |
Chives, Common - A, C |
Chives, Common | Hardy | Perennial | 45cm | Leaves and flowers have onion flavour. Use in salads etc. | A,C | Sunny/partial shade, Rich moist well-drained soil |
Chives, Garlic - A, C |
Chives, Garlic | Hardy | Perennial | 40cm | Leaves and flowers have mild garlic flavour. Use in salads etc. | A,C | Sun/shade, Rich moist soil |
Cicely,Sweet - C |
Cicely, Sweet | Hardy | Perennial | 90cm | Culinary, Cook leaf with tart fruits | C, M | Light shade, rich soil |
Clove Pink - C, A |
Clove Pink | Hardy | Biennial | 30cm | Flower petals -use in salad & for potpourri | C, A | Sun and well-drained alkaline soil |
Comfrey - EB, M |
Comfrey | Hardy | Perennial | 1m | Leaves good for compost or liquid plant feed | EB,M,C | Full sun, position carefully as hard to eradicate |
Coriander - Vietnamese - C |
Coriander - Vietnamese | Protect well in winter | Tropical Perennial | 60-90cm | Very strong aromatic flavour, add just before serving | C | Full sun, well drained soil. Treat as a house plant in winter. |
Cotton Lavender- C, M |
Cotton Lavender | Hardy | Perennial | 45cm | Decorative, potpourris, deters moths | C,M,D | Full sun, well drained soil, preferably sandy |
Cowslip- C, M, WF |
Cowslip | Hardy | Perennial | 13 - 23cm | Excellent plant to naturalise in grass. Flowers in wine making. | C,WF | Semi-shade or sun |
Curry Plant- A, C |
Curry Plant | Half-Hardy | Perennial | 45cm | Add a sprig to stews, soups etc for mild curry flavour, remove before serving | A,C,D | Sun/half-shade, well drained soil |
Daisy, Ox-eye - WF, C |
Daisy, Oxeye | Hardy | Perennial | 20-70cm | Excellent plant to naturalise in grass or cottage garden. Leaves may be used in salads | WF, C | sun & most soils |
Evening Primrose - C, M |
Evening Primrose | Hardy | Biennial | 90cm - 1m 80cm | Medicinal,cosmetic, decorative, cooking | C,M | Sun, well-drained soil |
Fennel, Bronze - A, C |
Fennel, Bronze | Hardy | Perennial | 1.5-2m | Use leaves & seeds in savoury dishes | A,C | Rich, well-drained soil |
Fennel, Green - A, C |
Fennel, Green | Hardy | Perennial | 1.5-2m | Use leaves & seeds in savoury dishes | A,C | Rich, well-drained soil |
Feverfew, golden - EB, M |
Feverfew (Golden) | Hardy | Perennial | up to1m | Attractive in beds & borders | EB,M | Sunny, dry, well-drained soil |
Foxglove - WF, !! |
Foxglove | Hardy | Biennial | 50cm - 1m 50cm | Borders, wild flower garden | WF, !! (whole plant is poisonous) | Sun or shade, prefers well-drained acid soil |
Garlic, wild ramsons- C, M |
Garlic, Wild Ramsons | Hardy | Perennial | up to 45cm | Flowers & young leaves in salad & savoury dishes | C, M | open aspect, most soils |
Harebell - WF |
Harebell | Hardy | Perennial | 12 - 30cm | Native wild flower Good plant to naturalise in short grass | WF | open aspect, most soils |
Heartsease - C, EB |
Heartsease | Hardy | Annual | 15 - 25cm | Edible flower, add to salads | C, EB | grows in most soils |
Horseradish- C, EB |
Horseradish | Hardy | Perennial | 60cm | Tiny white flowers in Spring, Harvest roots in Autumn | C,EB | invasive |
Houseleek EB, M |
Houseleek | Hardy | Perennial | 5 - 8cm | Traditionally grown on porches or roofs | EB,M | Sunny dry site, |
Hyssop A, C, D |
Hyssop | Hardy | Perennial | 60-90cm | Attracts bees | A,C,D | Full sun, light, well-drained, alkaline soil |
Jacob's Ladder M, WF |
Jacob's Ladder | Hardy | Perennial | 60 - 90cm | Medicinal, border plant | M, WF | Easy, moist soils |
Lady's Mantle M |
Lady's Mantle | Hardy | Perennial | 15 - 50cm | Decorative, salads, teas (leaves only) | M | Sun/part shade, rich soil |
Lavender, English A, C, D, M |
Lavender, English | Hardy | Perennial | up to 60cm depending on variety | Excellent for low
hedge, border, edging Use flowers in sweet & savoury dishes. Flowers for pot pourri |
A,C,D,M | grow in full sun |
Lavender, French A, C, D, M |
Lavender, French | Half-Hardy | Perennial | 60cm | Scented leaves, good for hedging | A,C,D,M | Sunny, well-drained soil |
Lemon Balm (Variegated) A, C |
Lemon Balm, variegated | Hardy | Perennial | 60cm | Lemon scented leaves used in cooking | A,C | Sun/part-shade, Cut back in autumn |
Lemon Grass C, M |
Lemon grass | Tender | Perennial | up to 1.5m | Lemon scented tea herb, very popular in stir fry | C, M | Do not over water in winter, Frost tender, bring indoors in winter |
Lemon Verbena A, C, M |
Lemon Verbena | Half-Hardy | Deciduous Perennial |
up to 1.5m | Potpourris, slads icecream tea used as a seditive |
A,C,M | Poor soil, full sun, protect from frost |
Lovage C |
Lovage | Hardy | Perennial | 1m 80cm | celery scented leaves. Use in savoury dishes | C | Sun/part-shade, rich, moist, well-drained soil |
Mace, English C, D |
Mace, English | Hardy | Perennial | 30-45cm | mild flavoured leaves used in soups and stews | C,D | sunny site well drained soil |
Marjoram - golden C, EB |
Marjoram, Golden | Hardy | Perennial | approx 45cm | In mixed herbs for stuffing, with meat, and vegetables | C,EB | sunny site well drained soil |
Marjoram - Pot C, EB |
Marjoram, Pot | Hardy | Perennial | approx 45cm | use in stuffing for meat and veg | C,EB | sunny site well drained soil |
Marjoram - Sweet A, C |
Marjoram, Sweet | Half-Hardy | Perennial | 30cm | Cooking, salads,
deters flies Best variety for flavour |
A,C | sunny site well drained soil |
Meadow Cranesbill WF |
Meadow Cranesbill | Hardy | Perennial | 60 - 75cm | Flowering herb | WF | Sunny, well-drained soil |
Meadow Sweet M, C |
Meadow Sweet | Hardy | Perennial | up to 1.2m | Pot Pouris Flowers used in wine & beers & also add to stewed fruit |
M, C | Sunny, well-drained soil |
Apple Mint A, C |
Mint, Apple | Hardy | Perennial | 80cm | good for mint sauce | A,C | sun/shade, rich soil |
Banana Mint A, C |
Mint, Banana | Hardy | Perennial | 45cm | leaves have hint of banana flavour | A,C | sun/shade, rich soil |
Mint, Basil A, C |
Mint, Basil | Hardy | Perennial | 30 - 60cm | Aromatic herb used to flavour sweet and savoury dishes | A,C | Sun/shade, moist rich soil |
Mint, Chocolate Peppermint A, C |
Mint, Chocolate Peppermint | Hardy | Perennial | 40cm | Add to puddings, summer drinks and tea | A,C | Rich soil in partial shade |
Mint, Corsican A |
Mint, Corsican | Hardy | Perennial | ground hugging | Strong scent, ideal in rockery/paving | A | Moist soil/shade |
Mint, Curly A,C |
Mint, Curly | Hardy | Perennial | 45 - 60cm | spearmint flavour. Use in summer jellies | A,C | Rich moist soil in partial shade |
Mint, Eau de cologne A,C |
Mint, Eau de Cologne | Hardy | Perennial | 60-80cm | use in fruit dishes. lemon & orange overtones | A,C | Sun/shade, rich soil |
Mint, Ginger A,C |
Mint, Ginger | Hardy | Perennial | 50cm | add to salads & fruit salads | A,C | Sun/shade, rich soil |
Mint, Moroccan A,C |
Mint, Moroccan | Hardy | Perennial | 40cm | Excellent spearmint flavour good for mint sauce | A,C | Sun/shade, rich soil |
Mint, Pennyroyal A,M |
Mint, Pennyroyal creeping | Hardy | Perennial | 5cm | Decongestant, insect
repellent, strongly peppermint scented |
A,M | good groundcover in cracks in paving |
Mint, Peppermint A,C,M |
Mint, Peppermint | Hardy | Perennial | 40cm | Infusion to aid digestion | A,C,M | Sun/shade, moist soil |
Mint, Pineapple A,C,D |
Mint, Pineapple | Hardy | Perennial | 45-50cm | Seasoning, fragrance, ornamental | A,C,D | Sun/shade, moist soil |
Mint, Silver A, EB |
Mint, Silver | Hardy | Perennial | 30 - 60cm | Aromatic, attracts butterflies | A,EB | Partial shade/sun, rich soil |
Mint, garden-spearmint A,C |
Mint, Spearmint /garden | Hardy | Perennial | 60cm | good spearmint flavour leaves good for mint sauce | A,C | Sun/shade, moist soil |
Mint, Swiss A,C,M |
Mint, Swiss | Hardy | Perennial | 50cm | strongly peppermint scented leaves | A,C,M | Sun/shade, moist soil |
Oregan - Greek A,C,EB |
Oregano, Greek | Hardy | Perennial | 45cm | very aromatic leaves. Excellent to cook with | A,C,EB | full sun/well drained soil |
Oregan - hot & spicey A,C,EB |
Oregano, Hot & Spicey | Hardy | Perennial | 60cm | Hot strong spicey leaves, use in cooking | A,C,EB | full sun/well drained soil |
Parsley, Curled C |
Parsley, Curled | Hardy | Biennial | 40cm | parsley sauce, stuffing & salad | C | fertile soil. Sun/partial shade |
Parsley, French C |
Parsley, French | Hardy | Biennial | 60cm | parsley sauce, stuffing & salad French parsley has a strong flavour |
C | fertile soil. Sun/partial shade |
Primrose EB,M,WF |
Primrose | Hardy | Perennial | 8 - 15cm | Attractive to bees and butterflies. Excellent plant to naturalise in grass | EB,M,WF | Moist soil, Semi-shade or sun |
Ragged Robin WF |
Ragged Robin | Hardy | Perennial | 30 - 60cm | Native plant of woods and damp meadows, red flowers. Naturalise in grassland | WF | moist soil, sun/partial shade |
Rosemary A,C,M |
Rosemary | Hardy | Perennial | 1 - 2m | Use to flavour lamb, pork or potatoes | A,C,M | Requires excellent drainage, sunny |
Sage, Blackcurrant A,EB |
Sage, Blackcurrant | Half hardy | Perennial | 30 - 60cm | Attractive border plant potpourri | A,EB | Protect from cold & wet in winter |
Sage, golden A,C,M |
Sage, Golden | Hardy | Perennial | 45cm | mild flavour. May be used in savoury dishes | A,C,M | well drained soil in full sun |
Sage, green A,C,M |
Sage, Green | Hardy | Perennial | 60cm | Seasoning, fragrance | A,C,M | Well-drained soil, in full sun |
Sage, pineapple A,C,EB |
Sage, Pineapple | Half-Hardy | Perennial | 30 - 60cm | Pineapple flavoured leaves | A,C,EB | Treat as conservatory plant in winter |
Sage, purple A,C,M |
Sage, Purple | Half-Hardy | Perennial | 60cm | Seasoning, fragrance, teas | A,C,M | Fertile well-drained soil |
Sage, tricolour A,C,M |
Sage, Tricolour | Half-Hardy | Perennial | 40cm | Decorative | A,C,M | Full sun, light soil |
Savoury - Summer A,C,EB |
Savory Summer | Hardy | Annual | 30 - 45cm | Excellent flavouring for savoury dishes | A,C,EB | Full sun, light soil |
Savoury - Winter A,C,EB |
Savory Winter | Hardy | Perennial | 30cm | Excellent flavouring for savoury dishes | A,C,EB | Full sun, light soil |
Snowdrop - double WF |
Snowdrop, double | Hardy | Perennial | 15-25cm | excellent wild flower to naturalise in shade | WF | soil rich in leaf mould |
Snowdrop - single WF |
Snowdrop, single | Hardy | Perennial | 15-25cm | excellent wild flower to naturalise in shade | WF | oil rich in leaf mould |
Soapwort EB,M |
Soapwort | Hardy | Perennial | 45 - 90cm | Aromatic, revives old fabric, DO NOT EAT ROOT | EB,M | Sun/light shade, rich soil |
Sorrel C,EB |
Sorrel, broadleaf | Hardy | Perennial | 45cm | Use leaves to make soup | C,EB | sun/partial shade moist soil |
Sorrel C |
Sorrel, buckler leaf | Hardy | Perennial | 30cm | Use leaves to make soup | C | sun/partial shade moist soil |
Southernwood A,M |
Southernwood | Hardy | Perennial | 90cm | Moth repellent | A,M | Sunny, well drained site |
St John's wort M |
St John's Wort | Hardy | Perennial | 30cm - 90cm | Dyes, harmful if eaten | M | Sun/shade, moist soils |
strawberry, wild C,M |
Strawberry, Wild | Hardy | Perennial | 20cm | Fruit, good ground cover, leaves for pot pourri | C,M | Cool sun or shade, moist alkaline soil |
Tarragon - French C |
Tarragon, French | Half-Hardy | Perennial | 30cm | Seasoning, vinegars | C | Fertile well-drained soil |
Thyme - All Year Round A, C, EB |
Thyme, All Year Round | Hardy Evergreen | Perennial | 8cm | Large leaf with good flavour. Use in soups and stews and other savoury dishes | A,C,EB | Full sun, well-drained site |
Thyme - broadleaved A, C, EB |
Thyme, Broadleaved | Hardy | Perennial | 8cm | leaves have a strong thyme flavour. Use in savoury dishes | A,C,EB | Sunny, well-drained site |
Thyme, Cilician A, D, EB |
Thyme, Cilician | Hardy | Perennial | 10 - 15cm | Excellent in rockeries, fragrant leaves used for flavouring | A,D,EB | Plant in soil with good drainage and position in full sun |
Thyme, common A, C, M |
Thyme, Common | Hardy | Perennial | 30cm | Culinary, ornamental | A,C,M | Ordinary well-drained soil, trim freely to maintain shape |
Thyme, Jamacan broadleaf C |
Thyme, Jamaican broadleaf | Frost Tender | Perennial | 30cm-100cm | Culinary, Succulent leaves used in savoury dishes, good with chicken, fish, risotto | C | Makes a good house plant |
Thyme, lemon A, C, EB |
Thyme, Lemon | Evergreen perennial | 5cm | Good culinary thyme with chicken and fish | A,C,EB | Prefers sunny well-drained slightly alkaline soil | |
Thyme, minimus A, C, EB |
Thyme, Minimus | Hardy | Perennial | 5cm | Salads, soups, stews, sauces, stuffings, and meat dishes | A,C,EB | good ground cover or grow in cracks in paving |
Thyme, Pink Ripple A, C, EB |
Thyme, Pink Ripple | Hardy | Perennial | 15cm | lemon flavoured leaves - use in salads, soups & stews | A,C,EB | sun & well drained soil |
Thyme, woolly EB |
Thyme, Woolly | Hardy | Perennial | 2 cm | good rockery plant | EB | Prefers a well-drained alkaline soil in full sun |
Toadflax - common yellow M,EB |
Toadflax, common yellow | Hardy | Perennial | up to 80cm | Flowers are a dye plant. Traditional medicinal herb. | M, EB | sun/shade well drained soils |
Tree Onion C, M |
Tree Onion | Hardy | Perennial | 90-100cm | Use as spring onion in salads and stri fries | C,M | Fertile soil |
Valerian, Red EB, D, M |
Valerian, Red | Hardy | Perennial | 75cm | Garden plant | EB,D,M | Easy - along hedges or borders, any soil |
Welsh Onion, C, M |
Welsh Onion | Hardy | Perennial | 38cm | Stems used like chives as a garnish, bulbs used like shallots for stews and pickling | C,M | Rich soil in a sunny spot |
Yarrow, M, WF |
Yarrow | Hardy | Perennial | 30 - 90cm | Decorative (flowers), culinary (leaves) | M,WF | Sun/light shade, rich , moist soil |
Zwolsche Krul, C |
Zwolsche Krul | Hardy | Perennial | 30 - 60cm | Excellent for salads, soups, stews and drying | C | Well-drained soil, light shade |
These letters denote a history of use, however the medicinal herbs (M) should NOT be used without professional guidance
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