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    My herb plot has become an eyesore. Today it was ripped apart. It was mostly weeds. I have managed to salvage a few Lavenders, Rosemary, Thyme, a Bay Leaf Tree, Mint, Lemon Mint, Hyssop and a massive Comfrey bush. Has anyone any ideas for herbs that have nice flowers and smells, preferably big and bold. I intend planting more Sage as I use lots of it and love the smell.

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    Id say your last sentence should guide you. What able chives? Winter Savery? Chervil, Sweet Cicely, penny royal.

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    • #3
      Forgot I have a few big clumps of chives. I really want colour.

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      • #4
        Have you tried 'Red Orach'?
        http://goneplotterin.blogspot.co.uk/

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        • #5
          Variegated and Purple sage.
          Lots of different mints, I have one that I think is Eau de cologne mint but could be basil, that smells divine as you brush past it.
          Fennel is a statement plant and comes in several colours.
          Pineapple sage with its scarlet flowers.
          Salvia "Hotlips" with red and white flowers and smelling of blackcurrants.

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            First herb I would always plant in a herb bed is wild Bergamot (Bee Balm). Flowers are beautiful and leaves have a lovely orange flavour!
            My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
            to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

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            • #7
              Thanks folks.

              Lots of good ideas to try there. Garden Centre here I come. I've already bought 4 new Lavenders because me and the bees love them, and a new Sage and new Rosemary because I use lots.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Snadger View Post
                First herb I would always plant in a herb bed is wild Bergamot (Bee Balm). Flowers are beautiful and leaves have a lovely orange flavour!
                I got a bergamot plant this year, shoved it in an empty space and it's growing really well.

                I've tried growing sweet cicely from seed several times and never had a single germination, both indoors and outdoors. Never seen plants for sale either....

                Lemon verbena is lovely if you have room for something shrubby, but is a bit tender so best to take cuttings to over-winter. Wonderful lemon scent and adds a lemon flavour to your cooking, or indeed, tea.

                i like oregano, the wild marjoram, as it grows taller than pot marjoram, with a stronger flavour and flowers adored by bees.

                Pennyroyal from the mint family is pretty.

                And how about underplanting the lot with saffron crocus for autumn colour and your very own saffron?
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                  Originally posted by mothhawk View Post
                  I got a bergamot plant this year, shoved it in an empty space and it's growing really well.

                  I've tried growing sweet cicely from seed several times and never had a single germination, both indoors and outdoors. Never seen plants for sale either....

                  Lemon verbena is lovely if you have room for something shrubby, but is a bit tender so best to take cuttings to over-winter. Wonderful lemon scent and adds a lemon flavour to your cooking, or indeed, tea.

                  i like oregano, the wild marjoram, as it grows taller than pot marjoram, with a stronger flavour and flowers adored by bees.

                  Pennyroyal from the mint family is pretty.

                  And how about underplanting the lot with saffron crocus for autumn colour and your very own saffron?
                  I already have saffron growing in 2 very large tubs. I really like the sound of Bergamot though.

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