Sorrel 'Red Veined'

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£8.95
Edible
Indoor/Outdoor

Experience the vibrant charm of the Red Veined Sorrel plant, perfect for enhancing both your culinary creations and garden aesthetics. This striking plant features distinctive red-veined leaves that not only add a pop of colour to your space but also provide a tangy, lemony flavour to your dishes.

Key Features

  • Distinctive Red Veined Leaves: Adds ornamental beauty to gardens and kitchen spaces.
  • Tangy, Lemony Flavour: Ideal for salads, soups, and a variety of culinary dishes.
  • Perennial Herbaceous Plant: Ensures year-round availability and consistent growth.
  • Easy to Grow and Maintain: Suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
  • Versatile Culinary Uses: Perfect for a wide range of recipes and flavour pairings.

Culinary Uses

Red Veined Sorrel is a versatile herb that can elevate your meals with its unique tangy taste. Try adding it to:

  • Fresh salads for a zesty kick
  • Soups and stews for enhanced flavour
  • Smoothies and juices for a fresh, citrusy note
  • Garnishes to add both colour and taste to your dishes

Care Instructions

  • Planting Tips: Best planted in well-drained soil with ample sunlight.
  • Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
  • Watering Schedule: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Maintenance Tips: Regular pruning encourages healthy growth and prevents overrun.

Enhance your garden with our reliable Red Veined Sorrel plant, available now for purchase. Whether you're looking to buy sorrel in the UK or explore more herb plants, AcquaGarden has you covered. Start your hassle-free gardening journey today!

Details

Sorrel 'Red Veined' is prized for its zesty flavour and eye-catching foliage. It thrives in sunny to partially shaded locations and is perfect for garden beds, containers, and windowsills.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Ideal for garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces vibrant green leaves with striking red veins and a tangy, lemony flavour
  • Perfect for culinary use, especially in salads, soups, and sauces

What's Included

Pots:

  • Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

Plugs:

  • Start with a pack of strong seedlings. They have robust roots and are ready to plant in your garden or pots. Perfect for early garden starts.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
Position Sheltered or semi-sheltered
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time Year round
Moisture Medium
Hardiness Fully hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 30cm
Height and Spread 60cm x 60cm
Annual or Perennial Perennial

What You Need To Know About “Sorrel 'Red Veined'”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Sorrel 'Red Veined' is perfect for adding a zesty, lemony flavour to your dishes, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing vibrant green leaves with striking red veins from spring to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces vibrant green leaves with striking red veins and a tangy, lemony flavour
  • Great for culinary use, especially in salads, soups, and sauces

Sorrel 'Red Veined' is perfect for adding a zesty, lemony flavour to your dishes, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing vibrant green leaves with striking red veins from spring to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces vibrant green leaves with striking red veins and a tangy, lemony flavour
  • Great for culinary use, especially in salads, soups, and sauces
Planting Time: All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill
Planting Time: All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for Sorrel 'Red Veined'?

Sorrel 'Red Veined' thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-draining, nutrient-rich soil (pH 5.5-6.8). It needs consistent moisture but should not be waterlogged​.

How should I care for Sorrel 'Red Veined' plants?

Water regularly to keep soil moist, mulch to retain moisture, and prune flower stalks to prevent self-seeding and promote leaf growth.

How do I harvest and use Sorrel 'Red Veined'?

Harvest tender young leaves for fresh use in salads or cook like spinach. Older leaves are tougher and more bitter. Harvest as needed to encourage new growth​.

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