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Category Archives: Herbs

Baltic parsley – Cenolophium denudatum

Posted in: Herbs, Monty Don | April 29, 2023 at 09:55 , by Downside Nurseries

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Stop Press: Monty Don was planting his Baltic Parsley in his Writing Garden on Gardeners’ World last night – and we are delighted to confirm we have it in stock just now. Sorry, no pictures just yet. 29 April 2023...

Herbs at Downside

Posted in: Herbs | March 9, 2019 at 12:09 , by Downside Nurseries

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Herbs On the herb bench, we have added Thai Basil which we were asked for last year. Sweet Basil, Cinnamon Basil, Red Basil and Lemon Basil will all be available as usual. These are glasshouse or window sill items until mid-May at least. Remember to keep an eye on the...

Use the herb bench…

Posted in: Herbs | July 23, 2018 at 09:56 , by Downside Nurseries

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We aim to keep the herb bench topped up all summer with the popular herbs – parsley, thyme, mint, basil, coriander and chives. While you are there, have a look at what else is on offer… The VAT rules are complicated as some plants are both herbal/culinary and ornamental so...

Stevia leaf extract for sugar reduction

Posted in: Herbs, Perennial | November 12, 2014 at 11:10 , by Downside Nurseries

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Stevia leaf extract for sugar reduction The Stevia rebaudiana – sweet herb of Paraguay is an interesting plant! It’s a tender upright perennial with non-showy, white tubular flowers suitable for full sun in milder climates or filtered afternoon shade in hot climates in good garden soil. Flowering time is late...

Hydrangea Macrophylla ‘Merveille Sangine’, Hydrangea Macro ‘Zorro’ (blue), Sweet Woodruff, Dryopterris filixmas ‘Cristata’

Posted in: Bedding, Herbs, Perennial, Shrubs | August 5, 2014 at 15:39 , by Downside Nurseries

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Hydrangea Macrophylla Merveille Sanguine & Hydrangea Macro Zorro (blue), Sweet Woodruff herb & Dryopteris filixmas Cristata 010814

Hydrangea Macrophylia ‘Merveille Sanguine’, Hydrangea Macro ‘Zorro’ (blue), Sweet Woodruff, Dryopterris filixmas ‘ Cristata’ A lovely collection of plants at Downside last week – The Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Merveille Sanguine’ A stunning cultivar with mopheads of intense deep red florests turning to a deep rich plum (or royal purple if on...