Purchase tree in October or April

All year

6 months

Best in containers - unrestrained it can reach 18m (60') high. Take indoors during hard frost.

Root division or seed sown in April

All year if cloche protection in frost.

3 months

Attractive flowers. Extremely tolerant of most conditions. Can be grown indoors.

Seed sown in April

July to October

4 months

Can be grown indoors. Is an annual, so collect seeds in autumn for spring planting.

Plant fresh bulb from greengrocer in March !

end September

6 months

Extremely tolerant of soil conditions and position.

Rooted cutting October or April

July to October

6 months

Invasive - restrict to pot growth. Tolerant of shade. Easy to propagate

Seed sown in April

July to October

3 months

Very fragrant. Suitable for containers. Attractive flowers. Sweet marjoram less hardy than pot marjoram.

Seed sown in April and September

All year if cloche protection in hard frost.

3 months

Extremely tolerant of soil conditions and position.

Cuttings or seed sown in April

All year if cloche protection in hard frost.

3 months

Attractive flowers. Can be grown indoors. Suitable for containers

Rooted cutting October or April

April to October

6 months

Protect from frost when young. Replace every three years.

Rooted cutting
October or April

April to October

6 months

Protect from frost especially when young. Replace every three years.

Root division or cuttings in April

July to October

3 months

Highly scented when crushed. Suitable for containers.