Herbs
PAGE 1 2 3 4 ALL aka Rosemary A popular, semi prostrate rosemary with upright curving branches with deep violet blue flowers borne on dark green foliage throughout the summer. Prefers a full sun position that has good drainage. Can be used for culinary purposes and attracts bees to the garden. Evergreen.
Rosmarinus Blue Lagoon Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Rosemary This rosemary is a culinary delight and has been especially selected for its fantastic flavour. Lovely to grow in the herb or ornamental garden in a warm sunny spot. Pretty blue flowers that attract bees. Honey, is that roast lamb I smell cooking?
Rosmarinus Chefs Choice Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 2l ? $19.99 Gorizia Rosemary was named for the town (Gorizia, Italy) in which it was discovered. A mildew resistant variety, the large, flat leaves of this selection are unusual for Rosemary, making it unique and very appealing. Gorizia has an upright habit and sports large light lavender-blue flowers in spring. Use with meats, vegetables, and bread recipes.
Rosmarinus Gorizia Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Prostrate Rosemary A prostrate Rosemary that can be used as a ground-cover in a sunny well drained spot. Soft grey/green aromatic foliage and little blue flowers from spring through to autumn. Can be used for culinary purposes. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Rosmarinus Lavendulaceus Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 aka Rosemary A easy care and easy to grow Rosemary that is great for covering banks and draping over walls. Quite prostrate in habit so give it room to spread. Nice fresh green foliage and pretty blue flowers off and on all year but mostly in spring and autumn. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen. Rosmarinus Lockwood De Forest Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 Rosmarinus Lockwood De Forest Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.
aka Rosemary upright Rosemary. A classic culinary herb suitable for use in all manner of dishes but especially with lamb. Attractive aromatic foliage and pretty blue flowers that appear mostly in summer. Use as a herb, ornamental shrub or for hedging. Prefers the sun and good drainage. Bees love it. Evergreen.
Rosemary Officinalis Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Rosemary A fabulous new version of an old favourite. An upright Rosemary that grows into a pillar or column. Softest blue, large flowers appear from April through to October with the main flowering in September. Loves a well drained sunny position. Clips well. Evergreen.
Rosmarinus September Blue Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 aka Rosemary Prostrate groundcover with light blue flowers and aromatic foliage. Ideal for hot, dry areas. Very hardy and fast growing. Excellent for banks and rockeries.
Rosemary Spreading Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue' is a form of the upright Rosmarinus officinalis selected for the dark blue flowers which appear on and off for most of the year. Happiest in the sun with good drainage. Tolerant of cold and coastal conditions. Trim regularly to keep compact and encourage new growth. Evergreen.
Rosmarinus Tuscan Blue Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Rosmarinus Tuscan Blue Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.
aka Sage The downy grey-green leaves of this perennial Herb are widely used to add flavour to poultry and pork dishes. Use fresh leaves sparingly as they have quite a strong flavour. Plant in a sunny well drained spot in light sandy soil for best results. Evergreen.
Sage Common Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Pineapple sage Such a versatile sage whether being appreciated for its red flowers or sweet pineapple scent. This herb both looks and smells great. Abundantly adorned with red flowers that display well in a vase, in the garden or in salads (yes, you can eat them!). Give full sun and a well drained position. Perennial Sage Pineapple Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $6.99 Purple Sage is a lovely addition to any landscape, kitchen garden or combination herb planter. Sage
requires well drained soil, is drought tolerant. Sage can be used fresh or dried as a culinary flavouring.
Sage Purple Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Variegated Sage is grown for its attractive and aromatic leaves. The green leaves are marbled and blushed with yellow gold highlights and have an earthy spicy aroma with a more subtle flavor than standard sage. It is a slower growing variety making its leaves slightly more tender than standard sage.
Sage Varigated Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Sorrel is a slender herbaceous perennial plant about 60 cm high, with roots that run deep into the ground, as well as juicy stems and edible, arrow-shaped leaves.
Sorrel Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Full of fresh flavour and aroma Mint is one of our favourite and most used culinary herbs. Vigorous and spreading in habit so sometimes safer in a container. Will grow in sun or part shade and prefers moist cool soil to do well. Trim regularly to encourage new growth. Perennial.
Spearmint Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Sweetleaf, Sugarleaf Stevia grows to 2 feet (30cm) in the wild and 3 feet in cultivation. A spindly and many-branched plant. Its fine roots spread out on the surface of the soil, while a thicker part of the root grows deep into the earth. Stems are hairy, wand-like. Leaves are opposite, toothed, fibrous and dark green.
Stevia Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Summer Savory is a low growing plant that is great in summer salads. Belonging to the mint family this herb has been used as an aromatic herb featuring a hot peppery flavour with tones of marjoram mint and thyme. Annual Summer Savory Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka French Tarragon A refined flavour indispensable to the classic French cuisine. Glossy long green leaves which release a bitter sweet, warm peppery scent with an anise undertone. Use fresh to flavour salads, meats, fish and egg dishes Sunny, light well drained soil. Perennial Tarragon French Expected Stock Height: 5 cm Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Perennial which has a tarragon scent with undertones of anise. Prefers well drained soil in full sun. Golden yellow flowers in flat clusters Tarragon Texas Expected Stock Height: 5/10 ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Golden Thyme Highly aromatic small yellow leaves that can be used to flavour meat or vegetable dishes. Dainty white to mauve flowers appear in summer and should be removed after flowering. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.
Thymus Aurea Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Thyme Golden Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. A seasoning for poultry,pizza,shellfish,beef or game. Culinary aromatic herb so useful in cooking . Also very attractive to grow in the perennial garden bearing flowers all over. Great ground-cover Grow in full sun and free draining soil. Perennial Thyme Chicken Expected Stock Height: 5 cm Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. A favourite Thyme for cooking as it has a superb flavour and aroma that carries a hint of Oregano. Lovely dark green leaves. Good for adding flavor to stocks, soups and many more culinary dishes. Happy in sunny well drained position in the garden or a container. Evergreen.
Thymus Chicken Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.![]()
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 80cm![]()
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Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 30cm![]()
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size (HxW): 75cm x cm![]()
Rosemary is the traditional herb for remembrance and is a lovely garden plant as well as a useful culinary herb and let's face it no lamb roast is complete without it.
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 14cm x 50cm![]()
Though this Rosemary is mostly used for ornamental purposes it is still a culinary herb that can be used in cooking.
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 200cm![]()
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.3m x 1m![]()
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 0.5m![]()
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading/weeping![]()
This Rosemary can be used for culinary purposes, mmmm is that Roast Lamb I smell cooking? Also makes a great hedge or background shrub.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.3m x 1m![]()
Sage has been used historically for many medicinal purposes.
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.3m x 0.3m![]()
Pineapple sage leaves are often used dried or fresh in teas.
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm![]()
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green![]()
Leaves are edible, add to salads, and used to flavour meats, stuffing and soups.
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 65cm x 65cm![]()
Leaves: Deciduous, Green![]()
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading ![]()
Stevia rebaudiana is in the sunflower family. It is commonly known as sweetleaf, sweet leaf or sugarleaf.
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 30cm![]()
Habit: Perennial Medium
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 30cm![]()
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): cm x cm![]()
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 20cm![]()
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Yellow
Mature Size (HxW): 10cm x 40cm![]()
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
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