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aka Ice Plant

Commonly known as the 'Ice Plant' this tough little perennial has fat succulent like leaves and a trailing habit. In spring and summer the foliage is smothered with creamy white shaggy daisy like flowers with a yellow centre and a touch of pink. Trim lightly after flowering. Loves the sun and well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Ice Plant

Mes-em-bree-anth-e-um - does that make it easier? Well it is definitely an easy plant to grow in hot dry spots where the soil is well drained and light. Little succulent like leaves in a blue-green tone and in summer masses of crimson pink blooms to brighten up your day. Protect from frost. Evergreen.

aka Ice plant

Commonly known as the 'Ice Plant' this tough little perennial has fat succulent like leaves and a trailing habit. In spring and summer the foliage is smothered with shaggy light pink daisy like flowers. Trim lightly after flowering. Loves the sun and well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Ice Plant

Mes-em-bree-anth-e-um - does that make it easier? Well it is definitely an easy plant to grow in hot dry spots where the soil is well drained and light. Little succulent like leaves in a blue-green tone and in summer masses of orange blooms to brighten up your day. Protect from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Ice plant

Commonly known as the 'Ice Plant' this tough little perennial has fat succulent like leaves and a trailing habit. In spring and summer the foliage is smothered with shaggy yellow daisy like flowers. Trim lightly after flowering. Loves the sun and well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Mint Common

There are several forms of Garden Mint, the true variety being of bold, upright growth, with fairly large and broad leaves, pointed and sharply serrated (or toothed) at the edges and of a rich, bright, green colour. Cut back in Autumn for new winter growth.

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A hardy perennial that is the Basil you have when you don’t have any Basil. Spreads easily so container planting may be a good option.

Add late in the cooking as the mint aroma fades quickly. Finely chop leaves and use them in salad dressings, marinades and sauces. Add to salads and vegetables for an exotic flavour. Tastes a lot like Sweet Basil so partners well with similar strong flavoured herbs.

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Best grown in rich, moist soils in full sun to part shade. Adapts to a wide range of soils except dry ones. Large plantings may be sheared after bloom to remove flower spikes and stimulate new vegetative growth. Soil barriers may be used to restrain spread if plants are grown in borders or other areas where spread is unwanted.

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Japanese emperor mint is a wonderful culinary herb, with a delicate flavour that goes particularly well in salads. It has a strong flavour and is very hardy, happily surviving frosts.

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Also known as Vietnamese coriander, Cambodian mint and laksa Leaf this has to be my favourite Asian herb. Native to peninsular South-East Asia this is a perennial herb, which has striking pointed leaves, lime green in colour with dark inner markings. With purple stems the whole plant evokes a wonderfully strong citrus aroma with a taste to match.