Explore the world of Large Space Garden Herb Plants with Acqua Garden, a sanctuary for green thumbs and culinary enthusiasts alike. Our collection is curated to offer a diverse range of herbs that flourish in expansive garden settings, delivering both flavour and aesthetics to your outdoor haven.
From the earthy tones of rosemary and sage to the vibrant hues of garden mint and lemon balm, Acqua Garden provides robust, easy-to-grow options that enhance any landscape. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a novice, our selection promises to transform your garden into a fragrant and functional oasis. View all Herb Plants.
Commonly Asked Questions
What herbs should not be planted next to each other?
Avoid planting mint with any other herb due to its invasive nature. Similarly, dill should not be planted with lavender,sage, or parsley.Fennel is also best planted alone, as it can inhibit the growth of neighbouring plants.
How do you space herbs in a garden?
Space herbs adequately to ensure they thrive. Mints,rosemary, and sage require about 3-4 feet each, while basils,tarragon, and thyme need around 2 feet. Plan accordingly to avoid overcrowding.
Do herbs like to be crowded?
No, herbs do not thrive when crowded. Ensure each plant has enough space to grow by accurately measuring your garden area and planning the spacing of your herbs accordingly.
Do herbs grow better in pots or ground?
Herbs can thrive in both pots and ground, provided they receive full sun and are in a sheltered position. Planting in pots is ideal for those with limited space, whereas ground planting suits larger gardens.
What not to plant next to rosemary?
Do not plant mint or basil next to rosemary, as they have different growth requirements and may compete for space, water, and nutrients. Rosemary thrives in dry conditions, while mint and basil require more moisture.
English Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a versatile herb perfect for culinary use, adding a fragrant touch to your dishes. Easy to grow and maintain, it's ideal for both seasoned and novice gardeners.
Experience the vibrant flavour and aromatic charm of the Spearmint Plant (Mentha spicata), an excellent addition to your UK garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our easy-to-grow spearmint is perfect for enhancing both your culinary creations and garden aesthetics.
Culinary Delights
Spearmint is a versatile herb that elevates a variety of dishes and beverages. Use its fresh leaves to garnish salads, enhance sauces, or brew refreshing teas. The delightful aroma and flavour make it a staple in both sweet and savoury recipes.
Easy Care Tips
Sunlight: Thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, alkaline soil.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Pruning: Regularly trim to prevent overgrowth and encourage bushier plants.
Maintenance: Divide the plant annually to maintain its health and vigour.
Environmental Benefits
Spearmint not only enhances your garden's beauty but also contributes to a healthy ecosystem. It attracts beneficial insects like bees and butterflies while naturally deterring pests, promoting a balanced and sustainable garden environment.
Attracts Pollinators: Encourages bees and butterflies to visit your garden.
Pest Deterrent: Naturally keeps unwanted pests at bay, reducing the need for chemical interventions.
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Chive plants (Allium schoenoprasum) are a versatile addition to any garden, providing both flavour and beauty. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners, they thrive in pots or garden beds.
Easy-to-grow culinary herb
Attractive purple flowers in spring
Low-maintenance and hardy plant
Compatible with sustainable gardening
Suitable for small spaces
Enhance your garden with chive plants' unique health benefits and year-round appeal.
Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum) are a versatile perennial herb that adds both ornamental charm and a unique garlicky flavour to your UK garden. Growing to a height of 60-90 cm, these robust plants produce attractive white flowers that not only enhance your garden's aesthetics but also attract beneficial pollinators.
Maintenance: Prune regularly to promote growth and prevent overcrowding; fertilize in spring and summer to maintain nutrient levels; monitor for common pests like aphids and treat organically if necessary
Culinary Uses
Garlic Chives are perfect for enhancing a variety of dishes. Add them to salads, soups, or use as a garnish to impart a subtle garlic flavour. For maximum taste, sprinkle finely chopped leaves at the end of cooking. The edible white flowers also make a beautiful and tasty addition to both savoury and sweet recipes, offering both flavour and decoration.
Benefits
Attract Pollinators: Draws bees and other beneficial insects to your garden
Sustainability: Packaged in eco-friendly, recyclable pots
Ornamental Value: Provides year-round beauty with its attractive blooms and lush foliage
Enhance your garden with the versatile Foeniculum vulgare, commonly known as the fennel plant, perfect for UK gardeners looking to add both beauty and flavour to their spaces. Whether you're engaged in container gardening or cultivating a larger herb collection, this aromatic herb is a delightful addition to any garden setting.
Physical Characteristics
Height: Grows up to 2 meters tall
Foliage: Feathery, vibrant green leaves
Flowers: Bright yellow umbels that attract pollinators
Roots: Robust and deep, supporting overall plant health
Culinary Uses
Flavour Enhancer: Adds a distinct anise-like flavour to salads, soups, and stews
Herbal Teas: Perfect for brewing aromatic and soothing teas
Garnishes: Beautifully complements various dishes as a decorative element
Seasonings: Can be dried and used as a natural seasoning in cooking
Medicinal Benefits
Digestive Aid: Helps alleviate bloating and improve digestion
Anti-inflammatory: Possesses properties that reduce inflammation
Antioxidant-Rich: Protects the body from oxidative stress
Respiratory Support: Aids in relieving respiratory issues when used in teas
Cultivation Tips
Growing fennel in pots UK conditions ensures a thriving plant with minimal effort. Follow these tips for optimal growth:
Soil: Use well-drained, fertile soil
Sunlight: Requires full sunlight for at least 6 hours a day
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Pot Size: Choose a container with a minimum of 30cm depth to accommodate root growth
Additional Uses
Pollinator Attraction: Draws beneficial insects like bees and butterflies
Ornamental Value: Its graceful stature and bright flowers enhance garden aesthetics
Companion Planting: Helps repel pests when planted alongside vegetables
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Enhance your garden with our Garden Mint Plant (Mentha spicata), perfect for adding a refreshing aroma and vibrant greenery to any space. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our mint plants are easy to grow and maintain, making them an excellent choice for both indoor and outdoor gardens.
Key Features
Fresh, Aromatic Leaves: Enjoy the delightful scent and flavour of fresh mint leaves.
Easy to Grow: Ideal for gardeners of all levels with minimal maintenance requirements.
Versatile Uses: Perfect for culinary dishes, medicinal remedies, and decorative arrangements.
Hardy Variety: Adaptable to various climates and conditions, thriving in full sun to partial shade.
Compact Size: Reaches up to 45cm in height, making it suitable for small and large gardens alike.
Uses and Benefits
Our garden mint plants offer a range of benefits that make them a must-have for any garden:
Culinary Uses: Enhance your salads, sauces, teas, and cocktails with fresh mint.
Medicinal Benefits: Known for its soothing properties, mint can aid digestion and provide relief from headaches.
Decorative Appeal: The mauve flowers add a touch of colour and elegance to your garden spaces.
Growing Instructions
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
Soil: Thrives in moist, nutrient-rich soil with good drainage.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently damp but not waterlogged.
Propagation: Easily propagated by dividing the plant or taking cuttings.
Containment: Best grown in pots to control spread and maintain garden order.
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Discover the refreshing burst of lemon mint, (Mentha x piperita f. citrata) perfect for indoor and outdoor gardening. This citrusy herb delights with vibrant green leaves and uplifting aroma, an essential addition to any garden.
Delightful citrus-mint flavour
Easy-to-grow for all gardeners
Perfect for herb gardens or pots
Adds freshness to culinary dishes
Ideal for tea and beverages
Elevate your gardening experience with lemon mint's versatile uses and aromatic appeal. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike!
English Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a beloved herb renowned for its robust, earthy flavour and attractive grey-green leaves. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this versatile plant not only enhances your culinary creations but also adds a touch of greenery to your garden. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, English Sage is easy to grow and maintain, making it a perfect addition to any garden space.
Varieties Available
Common Sage (Salvia officinalis): The classic variety with deep green leaves and a strong aroma.
Purpurascens Sage: Features striking purple stems and leaves, adding visual interest to your garden.
Tricolour Sage: Displays a beautiful blend of green, purple, and silver foliage.
Growing Instructions
English Sage thrives in well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. It prefers full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade.
Sunlight: At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.
Watering: Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between watering.
Pruning: Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent legginess.
Culinary Uses
English Sage is a staple in many kitchens, perfect for a variety of dishes:
Stuffing: Enhances the flavour of poultry and vegetable stuffing.
Meats: Pairs wonderfully with pork, chicken, and lamb.
Sauces: Adds depth to creamy and savoury sauces.
Teas: Infuse fresh leaves for a soothing herbal tea.
Packaging & Delivery
Choose from our range of plant sizes, including plugs and pots, tailored to suit your gardening needs. We offer fast and secure delivery across the UK, ensuring your sage plants arrive in pristine condition. With our 100% happiness guarantee, you can garden with confidence.
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Borage (Borago officinalis) is a delightful addition to any UK garden, offering both beauty and utility. Known for its vibrant blue star-shaped flowers, borage not only enhances your garden’s aesthetic but also supports a healthy ecosystem.
Key Features & Benefits
Easy to Grow: Thrives in various soil types with plenty of sunlight, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Attractive Blooms: Produces stunning blue flowers from spring to autumn, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Edible and Versatile: Both the flowers and leaves are edible, perfect for adding a burst of color and flavor to salads, beverages, and desserts.
Companion Planting: Enhances the growth of nearby plants and deters pests, benefiting your overall garden health.
Self-Seeding: Borage is an annual that effortlessly self-seeds, ensuring a continuous supply of plants each season.
Care Instructions
Sowing: Plant borage seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or start indoors a few weeks earlier.
Watering: Requires regular watering, especially during dry spells, to maintain healthy growth.
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent unwanted self-seeding if preferred.
Culinary & Medicinal Uses
Borage is a versatile herb in the kitchen, widely used in salads, teas, and as a decorative garnish. Its leaves have a mild cucumber flavor, while the flowers add a unique taste and stunning visual appeal to various dishes. Additionally, borage has traditional medicinal uses, believed to support skin health and reduce inflammation.
Environmental Impact
Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, promoting a lively and healthy garden environment.
Soil Health: Helps improve soil structure and fertility by attracting beneficial microorganisms.
Pest Control: Acts as a natural pest deterrent, reducing the need for chemical interventions.
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Enhance your kitchen garden with our Kitchen Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis), an aromatic evergreen shrub perfect for culinary enthusiasts and gardeners alike. This versatile herb thrives both indoors and outdoors, adding fresh flavour to your dishes and a touch of green to your space all year round.
Features
Aromatic Culinary Herb: Ideal for enhancing various recipes.
Easy to Grow and Maintain: Suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
Indoor and Outdoor Use: Versatile placement options.
Evergreen Foliage: Maintains its beauty throughout the year.
Urban Garden Friendly: Perfect for limited spaces and apartment gardens.
Culinary Uses
Our Kitchen Bay Leaf is a staple in many dishes, from hearty stews and casseroles to barbecue delights. Add a few leaves during cooking to impart a rich, aromatic flavour, and enjoy the benefits of fresh, home-grown herbs in your culinary creations.
Care Instructions
Watering Needs: Keep well-watered during the growing season; allow soil to dry slightly between watering.
Pruning: Tolerates extensive pruning to shape and encourage bushier growth.
Feeding: Use slow-release fertilizers to provide essential nutrients.
Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun to light shade for optimal growth.
Soil Type: Thrives in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
Benefits for Your Garden
The Kitchen Bay Leaf not only enhances your cooking but also adds ornamental value to your garden. Its dark green, lustrous leaves provide a beautiful contrast to other plants, and it supports pollinators, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem. Suitable for all our herb plants and available as part of our Bay Leaf Plants collection.
Technical Specifications
Botanical Name:Laurus nobilis
Eventual Height: Up to 20 feet
Spread: 10 feet
Pot Size: 10cm pot
Hardiness: Borderline hardy in UK climates
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Discover the vibrant Lovage plant, (Levisticum officinale) a must-have for your garden that adds unique flavour and aromatic charm. Perfect for culinary enthusiasts and garden lovers alike, lovage enhances both your dishes and outdoor space. Explore our Lovage Plants collection for more details.
Botanical Information
Height: 4-6 feet
Soil: Deep, rich soil; tolerates stony soil
Light: Prefers shade
Flowering Period: July to August
Flowers: Yellow umbels
Key Features
Hardy herb for UK gardens
Distinctive celery-like taste
Ideal for container growing
Sustainable and eco-friendly choice
Culinary Uses
Lovage can elevate your culinary creations:
Add to soups and stews for a rich flavour
Incorporate into salads for a fresh taste
Use in making cordials or liqueurs
Medicinal Benefits
Traditionally, lovage has been used to aid digestion and treat bronchitis. Always consult a healthcare provider before using for medicinal purposes.
Growing Instructions
Planting: Sow seeds in spring in deep, well-drained soil
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist
Maintenance: Regular pruning to encourage bushy growth
Embrace the joy of fresh herbs in your kitchen; lovage offers unique flavours and benefits, making it an excellent addition to any garden enthusiast's collection. Explore our Herb Plants for more options.
