Hyssop, 1L
£7.00
notes
Hyssop is a perennial herb with culinary value, yet it also makes an attractive addition to the middle of a summer border. It has delightfully scented lance-shaped foliage, which come summer will bear small dark blue flowers, attracting an array of native pollinators.
Dimensions
Pot Size: 1L (14cm / 6in) Height and Spread: 70cm x 90cm (2ft 4in x 3ft) after 2 - 5 years.
Ingredients
LATEX ALLERGY NOTICE: Please note, the fibres in these coir pots are bound together with natural latex.
Features
notes
Hyssop is a perennial herb with culinary value, yet it also makes an attractive addition to the middle of a summer border. It has delightfully scented lance-shaped foliage, which come summer will bear small dark blue flowers, attracting an array of native pollinators.
Insights
Commercially distilled for its aromatic oil, its scented foliage has much use in the kitchen. Use a few leaves to season fish dishes and add some subtle flavouring.
Details
- Deciduous perennial
- Fully hardy
- Flowers: July - September
- Low maintenance
- Relatively disease and pest free
Planting
- Any moist, well-drained soil
- South or West facing
- Full sun
- Exposed or sheltered
Care
Grown in peat free compost in a biodegradable pot made from waste coir and natural latex. After being soaked in a bucket of water this Hyssop and pot can be planted straight into the ground. The coir will naturally degrade, encouraging the roots to grow into the surrounding soil. Pinch back to keep the plant bushy.
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