Product description
Southernwood is a woody, perennial, fern-like garden herb with highly aromatic, grey-green foliage. It has a strong, citrus-camphor fragrance when brushed or crushed and it can add an exquisite sharpness to sauces and vinegars. It also adds a delicious flavour to m eat and poultry, although it should be used sparingly to avoid overpowering the other flavours.
Plant Southernwood in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is excellent for growing in herb gardens, bedding and borders to add some textured foliage.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Southernwood
Southernwood
Southernwood
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Product description
Southernwood is a woody, perennial, fern-like garden herb with highly aromatic, grey-green foliage. It has a strong, citrus-camphor fragrance when brushed or crushed and it can add an exquisite sharpness to sauces and vinegars. It also adds a delicious flavour to m eat and poultry, although it should be used sparingly to avoid overpowering the other flavours.
Plant Southernwood in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is excellent for growing in herb gardens, bedding and borders to add some textured foliage.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Cut back to the ground in early spring to promote plenty of fresh new growth and a pleasing compact shape.
How to Water
Once established, southernwood is drought tolerant and only needs to be watered during particularly dry spells. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to Plant
Plant southernwood in fertile, well-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. Grow in the ground or in pots, ideally in a sheltered spot near a pathway or patio where the scent can be appreciated when the plant is brushed past.
