Sun-Loving Herbs

Mentha spicata, known as Moroccan mint, will bring not only a wonderful fragrance to your garden but also a piece of honest herbalist tradition. In the wild, it seeks out slightly moist habitats in partial shade, but it can also handle direct sun without problems. At your home, it will thrive best in humous and loamy soil with plenty of moisture. We will deliver an already mature seedling in a pot, which you can easily transplant to the flowerbed after unpacking. The plant grows to a height of up to sixty centimeters and is extremely resistant to severe frost and common diseases, so it brings joy without unnecessary effort. It will require your attention perhaps only in the event of an unexpected occurrence of the mint leaf beetle. It is an indispensable part of fragrant herbal compositions, but it will also fit perfectly alongside other ornamental perennials. Throughout the summer, stems with tiny purple flowers rise from the clumps. These not only look nice but attract a wide range of pollinators from bees to colorful butterflies. Its fresh green and highly aromatic leaves are edible and directly invite use in the summer kitchen. Gardeners and florists swear by it. The stems of Moroccan mint are excellent for cutting into live arrangements, giving them an unmistakable scent and delicate structure. In a summer vase, this green beauty will keep you company for about a week.

Lemon creeping thyme is a fragrant perennial that will instantly surprise you with its fresh citrus scent. The native species grow on sunny, dry rocky slopes, which is why it performs best here in full sun and well-drained, rather sandy soil. It forms dense, low cushions twenty to thirty centimeters high, which become covered in a profusion of tiny pink flowers from June to July. These provide a rich source of nectar, attracting bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators. You will receive an established seedling in a pot, ready to be planted directly into the border or a large patio container. Creeping thyme is low-maintenance, pest- and disease-free, and easy for beginners to look after. It survives frosts down to minus eighteen degrees, provided it is planted in a drier spot to avoid winter waterlogging. It pairs beautifully with other herbs and finer drought-tolerant perennials in borders. Its green leaves are edible and useful in the kitchen for summer drinks and flavoring dishes. You can also dry them, as they retain excellent aroma. In the garden, it functions wonderfully as both a ground cover and a fragrant sensory element.

Common thyme is an indispensable herb and a small perennial that will scent any sun-drenched garden. Its original home is the sunny Mediterranean, where it grows on dry, rocky hillsides. Therefore, it will also grow best in your garden in full sun and well-drained, rather sandy soil. Once planted, it becomes a hardy plant that can even withstand our frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees. In flower beds, it acts as a ground cover and reliably complements drought-tolerant plantings. During June and July, it transforms into a flood of tiny lilac-purple flowers that act as a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. It is a completely undemanding plant suitable for beginners, which does not suffer from diseases or pests. You will receive a beautifully grown seedling in a pot from us, which you can simply transplant right away. The 'Compactus' variety is characterized by its dense growth, reaching a height of only ten to twenty centimeters. It impresses with its light purple flowers and very tiny, deep green leaves with an extraordinarily intense fragrance. The entire plant is edible and has a wide range of uses in the kitchen. It responds very well to pruning, so you can easily shape it into a firm mound. You can dry the cut aromatic sprigs to stock up, or use them fresh.

Southernwood, also known as Lad's Love. Originally a heat-loving perennial from southern Europe. Interesting not only for its scent but also for its delicate airy appearance and silvery coloring. It will act nicely in combination with herbs and delicate drought-tolerant perennials and grasses.

Doone Valley creeping thyme is a fragrant ground-cover perennial that will enliven any sunny spot in the garden. The native species grow on dry hillsides, so this variety also thrives best in direct sun and well-drained, rather sandy soil. It is a completely low-maintenance plant that even beginners can easily grow. It is disease-free, avoided by pests, and easily survives frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees. From the potted seedling you receive, it will quickly establish into a dense carpet after planting. This variety catches the eye immediately with its yellow-green variegated foliage and lemon scent. From June to July, the display is enhanced by pink flowers, which act as a reliable magnet for bees and other pollinators. It is perfectly suited for edging borders, dry stone walls, or softening pathway edges. Both flowers and leaves are excellent for drying and culinary use. A major bonus is its changing winter appearance, when low temperatures turn the entire plant into stunning dusty pink tones.

Oregano Compactum represents an ideal choice for the sunny and drier corners of your garden. The original species come from rocky hillsides, so it is accustomed to modest conditions and will appreciate poorer, well-draining soil in full sun. It does not require complex care, avoids pests, and resists severe frosts. We will deliver a well-rooted seedling in a pot ready for planting in the flowerbed. During the summer, it forms a flood of tiny pink flowers that attract plenty of pollinators. It works excellently in gravel plantings alongside drought-tolerant perennials, where it creates dense green carpets, especially if you plant the seedlings about twenty-five centimeters apart. Both the green leaves and flowers are edible and form the aromatic base of many dishes. The flowering stems serve very well as cut flowers in fresh bouquets and retain their color even after drying in floristic arrangements. The Compactum cultivar differs from the basic species primarily by its disciplined growth. It is much lower, grows in neat cushions, and, unlike the wild form, does not tend to self-seed into its surroundings.

Valerian is an important medicinal herb that has accompanied humanity with its effects for centuries. In nature, you will most often find it in damper meadows and light forests of Europe. Therefore, it will grow best for you in a sunny location with humus-rich and loamy soil. It handles our winters and frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees with ease. From us, you will receive a grown seedling in a pot, which you just need to transplant directly into the flowerbed, ideally with a spacing of sixty centimeters. Thanks to its unpretentiousness, valerian is ideal for beginners, though it occasionally attracts aphids. During the summer, it forms sturdy stems with green leaves reaching a height of up to one hundred and fifty centimeters. Tiny white and pink inflorescences bloom on them. The plant is highly aromatic and emits a specific scent favored by cats. The flowers are edible and reliably attract bees. Valerian is excellently suited for damper herb beds, where it willingly self-seeds. For bouquets, we collect the stems when the first little flowers open; they will last five days in a vase.

The 'Albiflorus' Creeping Thyme is a beautiful, low-growing perennial that will scent your garden and create a dense green carpet. It naturally grows on sunny and dry rocky slopes or pastures, so it will appreciate full sun and poorer, well-drained soil at your home as well. It is a completely undemanding plant that even beginners can easily handle. It does not mind drought, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and easily copes with severe frosts. From the received seedling in a pot, a cushion-like bush growing to a height of up to ten centimeters will soon grow after transplanting to the flowerbed. During June and July, the green leaves literally hide under a flood of tiny, pure white flowers, which are typical for the 'Albiflorus' cultivar. In the garden, it is perfect for rockeries, on the edges of dry low walls, or as underplanting beneath taller plants in very dry places. It perfectly complements other drought-loving perennials and becomes an attraction for bees and butterflies. You can easily cut and dry its aromatic stems to create fragrant sachets for wardrobes or small herbal decorations.

Garden parsley is not just an ordinary herb for soup, but a surprisingly versatile and hardy perennial that deserves a place in every garden. Its home is the sunny Mediterranean region, so it will thrive in your garden in full sun in loamy, humus-rich soil with regular watering. From our offer, you will receive a well-rooted seedling in a pot that just needs to be tipped out and planted in your chosen spot. It can grow in a classic garden bed or in a spacious planter on the terrace. A great advantage is its frost resistance down to minus twenty-three degrees and complete resistance to common diseases and pests. Even beginner gardeners need not worry about growing it. The aromatic green parsley leaves contain high amounts of vitamins A and C and have an absolutely indispensable place in the kitchen. In the bed, however, it also works great as a companion plant. You can plant it with a spacing of forty centimeters among roses, whose fragrance it is said to naturally support, or combine it with other vegetables; it does particularly well alongside radishes. In the first half of summer, during June and July, the plant creates discreet but charming umbels of tiny white flowers. These grow to a height of about thirty to fifty centimeters and have a very natural appearance in the garden. The flowering stems can easily be cut for a vase, where they act as excellent filler greenery that reliably lasts about a week. After flowering, the firm stems can also be used for drying in various floral arrangements.

Fragrant oregano Herrenhausen belongs to the undemanding perennials that bring long-lasting colors and plenty of life to flowerbeds. The original species grows on stony and sunny slopes, so it handles drought and poorer well-drained soil absolutely without problems. It does not require any special care and will survive even very severe frosts without difficulty. The potted seedling we will deliver to you will quickly take root after transplanting and form a neat, upright clump of green leaves. During summer and early autumn, striking purple bracts appear on the stems, from which tiny pink flowers gradually bloom. This interesting detail makes it a valued plant for floristic purposes. The flowers can be cut for fresh bouquets, where they last for many days, but they also perfectly retain their shape and color after drying. In the garden, it represents an indispensable food source for pollinators and beautifully complements ornamental grasses or other sun-loving species. In addition, the plant is edible, and you can use its typical spicy aroma in summer cooking.

Lemon mint is an indispensable perennial for anyone looking for undemanding greenery for their garden. Its homeland is the moister edges of meadows, where it grows in the sun as well as in partial shade. In our conditions, it thrives best in humous and loamy soil with adequate moisture. It can easily withstand frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees and, apart from the occasional occurrence of the mint leaf beetle, it does not suffer from diseases. From us, you will receive a grown seedling in a pot, which you just need to transplant into the flowerbed. Mints are well-known perennials and herbs, used in floristry as fragrant greenery. Spearmint with fresh green leaves and a strong menthol-lemon aroma also stands out with its flowers. From July to September, it is covered in purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Fresh stems are suitable for cutting into bouquets and the leaves can be dried for fragrant decorations. In addition, it has a wide range of uses in the kitchen, being perfectly suited for iced drinks and summer desserts.

Ornamental oregano Kent Beauty is an unmissable herb that brings Mediterranean elegance and a wonderful fragrance to gardens. Originally, this species comes from the sunny and rocky slopes of the eastern Mediterranean, where it naturally grows in dry and poor soils. It is an exceptionally undemanding perennial that reliably withstands frosts. It applies itself perfectly in rockeries, dry stone walls, or on the edges of well-drained steppe beds, where it brings lightness and delicate structure. During the summer, from July to September, it forms trailing cascades of striking leafy bracts, from which tiny pink flowers peek out. These flowers act as an irresistible lure for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Although the Kent Beauty variety is primarily grown for its exceptional appearance, its green leaves are fully edible and carry a typical spicy aroma. It looks gorgeous not only in the flower bed, but it is also excellent for drying. If you cut the whole stems in full bloom and hang them in a shady and airy place, they will retain their interesting shape and become an original element of floral arrangements. For successful growing, we will deliver a beautifully rooted seedling, which you simply plant in full sun at a distance of thirty centimeters from other plants.

The fragrant Silver King creeping thyme is a staple of both country and modern gardens, acting as an easy-care, highly decorative herb. In its natural habitat, it grows on dry rocky slopes and sun-drenched meadows. That is exactly why it will appreciate full sun and drier, well-drained soil in your garden too. You will receive an established seedling in a pot, ready to be planted out so you can immediately enjoy its beauty. The Silver King cultivar stands out with its bushy habit and striking silvery variegated leaves that emit an intense lemon fragrance. In summer, it produces a profusion of delicate pink flowers. These are a massive draw for bees and butterflies, bringing the space beautifully to life. Growing it is a breeze even for complete beginners; the plant is pest-resistant, disease-free, and withstands severe frosts. It fits seamlessly into mixed drought-tolerant planting schemes and is a perfect choice for herb spirals. Furthermore, its fragrant, edible leaves are excellent in the kitchen, whether used fresh in summer salads or carefully dried for homemade potpourri and teas.

Rosemary comes from the Mediterranean and North Africa, where it grows wild in dry, stony, and fully sunny locations. In the Mediterranean, it is grown for obtaining fragrant essential oil and as an ornamental plant used for stabilizing slopes and for hedges. Here, we most often grow it as a portable pot plant; alternatively, in a more sheltered spot, we can try growing hardier species in open beds. Blue Rain is a prostrate, creeping cultivar suitable for growing in containers.

Eau de Cologne mint is an absolute specialty for all lovers of interesting scents. Its natural habitat is in a temperate climate, where it grows in moister meadows and on the banks of watercourses. In your garden, it will thus do best in the sun or partial shade in standard loamy and humous soil that retains moderate moisture. From us, you will get a nicely grown seedling in a pot, which you just need to transplant straight into the flowerbed. It is an exceptionally hardy perennial that can easily handle even very severe frosts, requires no support, and does not suffer from common diseases. Only occasionally might the mint leaf beetle appear. The Eau de Cologne cultivar attracts attention with its dark green leaves with a bronze or purple edge and, from July to September, also with its purple-pink flowers, which are a huge magnet for pollinators. Although both the leaves and flowers are edible, you will use this mint more for aromatherapy than in the kitchen. It is suitable for baths, has repellent effects, and perfectly complements cut summer bouquets.

Apple mint is an excellent tea herb that should not be missing from any garden. Its original homeland is the moister and sunny places of Southern and Western Europe, which is why it grows best in our gardens in sun or partial shade. It thrives in ordinary loamy, humus-rich, and well-drained soil with sufficient moisture. We send our customers a nicely rooted seedling in a pot, which is simply ready to be transplanted directly into the bed. It excels primarily with its subtle apple-mint aroma with a low menthol content, which faithfully resembles the scent of green apples. Its silvery-green leaves are rounded, soft to the touch, and slightly hairy. The plant grows to a height of forty to eighty centimeters and forms dense clumps. From July to September, it is also covered in tiny pale pink flowers. These are literally a magnet for bees and other pollinators, so they bring plenty of useful life into the garden. It is a perennial ideal for beginner gardeners because it easily handles severe frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees and spreads reliably. We recommend planting four to six plants per square meter. It is perfectly suited as a fragrant underplanting beneath taller shrubs or in mixed perennial compositions. The fresh leaves are of course edible and perfectly refresh summer drinks or desserts. In addition, you can successfully cut the long stems for summer bouquets, to which they add interesting greenery and a pleasant herbal scent.

Ornamental oregano 'Bellissimo' will bring a piece of the hot Mediterranean and an unmistakable herbal scent to your garden. This type of oregano comes from sun-drenched and dry rocky slopes, making it an extremely hardy perennial. It revels in full sun in poor and well-drained soil, where it reliably withstands frosts down to minus fifteen degrees. It requires almost no care and does not suffer from diseases or pests. In the garden, it looks great in gravel beds or on the edges of mixed plantings, where you just need to plant the seedling with a thirty-centimeter spacing. From July to September, the green leaves disappear under a flood of striking pink flowers that act as a magnet for bees and butterflies. Although it is primarily an ornamental form, the plant is edible and you can use it to flavor dishes. The blooming stems of the 'Bellissimo' cultivar are also beautiful in summer bouquets, and after drying, they retain their shape and color for a long time for autumn floristic arrangements.

Ornamental oregano 'Amethyst Falls' is a charming perennial that reliably catches the eye in sunny beds with its unconventional inflorescences. The original species of this oregano come from dry and rocky areas, which is why it thrives best in the garden in full sun in poor and well-drained soil. It forms lower compact cushions growing to a height of fifteen to twenty-five centimeters, from which cascades of tiny green leaves trail in the summer. During July to September, striking pink flowers appear, hidden in bract-like cones resembling hops. The whole plant is also strongly aromatic, fully edible, and its spicy scent irresistibly attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. In the garden, this undemanding plant will find use mainly in rockeries, on dry walls, or on the edges of mixed steppe beds, where it beautifully complements lower drought-tolerant grasses. It is also excellent for growing in pots, from which its rich inflorescences can elegantly trail down. Even complete beginners can easily handle its cultivation, because the oregano does not suffer from pests or diseases and withstands frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees without problems. Just transplant the seedling to a chosen sunny spot after delivery, maintain a spacing of about thirty centimeters, and it will soon reward you with vigorous growth. The 'Amethyst Falls' cultivar stands out for its elongated flower heads with striking pink and purple coloration, which does not fade in the sun. The flowering stems are also highly valued for floristic purposes. You can harvest them into smaller summer bouquets, where they stay fresh in a vase for several days, but their main advantage lies in the possibility of drying. After drying, the inflorescences perfectly retain their shape and color, making them a beautiful addition to winter arrangements and dry bindings.

Perennial ornamental oregano 'Dingle Fairy' is a tiny garden treasure that combines beauty, utility, and enormous hardiness. Its wild ancestors come from the rocky and sun-drenched corners of southern Europe, so this herb is naturally used to modest conditions. In the garden, it will appreciate a spot in direct sun with well-drained and rather poorer soil, where it will thrive best. After planting the seedling in its permanent location, you can look forward to a tough plant that even a complete beginner can easily handle. It joyfully withstands severe frosts, avoids pests and diseases, and makes do with a minimum of moisture. From July to August, it blooms with tiny pink flowers that literally come alive thanks to the constant visits of bees and butterflies. The 'Dingle Fairy' cultivar forms neat green mounds with a wonderful scent, which are perfectly suited for steppe plantings, dry walls, or in the front lines of mixed flower beds. Because it is a strongly aromatic and fully edible plant, it will also serve as a great spice in your kitchen. You can also cut the flowering stems for a vase, where they will last for about a week in water and add an informal cottage charm to any bouquet, or simply dry them to create fragrant winter decorations.

Ornamental oregano 'Bristol Cross' is a gorgeous perennial that brings amazing texture and an intoxicating scent to summer flower beds. The original species naturally grow on sunny rocky slopes in the Mediterranean, making this plant extremely drought-tolerant and a lover of full sun. It prefers poorer, well-drained soil and is completely undemanding to grow, making it an ideal choice for beginners. After transplanting the seedling into the bed at a spacing of thirty centimeters, it will create a closed stand of fresh green leaves, which are also edible and will serve excellently in the kitchen. During July and August, unconventional trailing inflorescences appear, acting as a perfect magnet for bees and butterflies. The 'Bristol Cross' cultivar stands out with charming pink-purple flowers with prominent bracts. These flowers can be very successfully dried for autumn floristic decorations and wonderfully liven up fresh bouquets in a vase. You will get a completely healthy plant that does not suffer from pests or diseases and reliably overwinters in the garden down to minus fifteen degrees.