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Moldavian Dragonhead – Seeds (Dracocephalum moldavica)
The Moldavian Dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica) is a fragrant annual herb admired for its violet-blue flowers and aromatic lemon-scented foliage. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, it makes a charming addition to herb gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Its leaves are sometimes used for teas with a refreshing citrus flavor.
Why Grow Moldavian Dragonhead?
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Violet-blue blooms with a pleasant lemon fragrance
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Excellent for pollinators, especially bees
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Easy to grow and low maintenance
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Useful as an ornamental and herbal plant
Ideal For
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Herb gardens
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Pollinator-friendly plantings
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Borders and cottage gardens
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Aromatic tea lovers
Key Features
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Type: Annual herb
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Height: 40–60 cm
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Spread: 20–30 cm
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Flowering: June–August
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Position: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Light, well-drained
Sowing & Growing
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Sow indoors: March–April, lightly cover seeds
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Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C
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Transplant outdoors: After frost risk has passed
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Direct sow outdoors: April–May
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Spacing: 25–30 cm apart
Tip: Regular deadheading encourages longer flowering and stronger aroma.
Sweet Marjoram – Seeds (Tender Perennial Aromatic)
Sweet Marjoram is a fragrant, tender perennial herb prized for its delicate, sweet flavor. Perfect for seasoning soups, sauces, salads, and roasted dishes, it adds a subtle aromatic touch to your culinary creations. Compact and easy to grow, Sweet Marjoram is ideal for garden beds, containers, and herb gardens.
How to Grow
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Sow seeds indoors from February to April, lightly covering with soil.
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Maintain 18–22°C until germination.
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Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost in a sunny, sheltered spot.
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Prefers well-drained soil and regular watering.
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Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering.
Key Features
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Tender perennial aromatic herb
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Sweet, delicate flavor for culinary use
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Compact, bushy growth habit
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Ideal for garden beds, containers, and herb gardens
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Perfect for fresh use or drying
Ideal For
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Flavoring soups, sauces, and roasted dishes
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Gardeners seeking aromatic, easy-to-grow herbs
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Kitchen herb collections and container gardening
Sowing & Harvest
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Sow: February to April
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Depth: Lightly covered
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Harvest: May to October
Quick Tip
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Regularly snip leaves to encourage fresh growth and prevent the plant from flowering too early.
🌿 Ocimum basilicum Basil ‘Gecofure’ – Compact Genovese-Type Basil Ideal for Pots and Containers
‘Gecofure’ is a compact Genovese basil variety specially selected for pot and container production. It forms dense, well-branched plants with medium-sized, glossy green leaves and a classic sweet basil aroma and flavour. Compared to standard Genovese basil, ‘Gecofure’ grows shorter and more uniform, making it perfect for windowsills, balconies, patio containers and supermarket-style pot basil. Excellent regrowth after cutting ensures a continuous harvest throughout the season.
Key Features
● Compact Genovese-type basil with classic sweet flavour
● Dense, uniform plants ideal for pot production
● Excellent regrowth after cutting
● Perfect for containers, windowsills and balconies
● Suitable for fresh use, pesto and Mediterranean dishes
How to Sow & Grow Basil ‘Gecofure’ (UK)
Sow indoors: III–V (March–May)
Transplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once frost risk has passed
Direct outdoors: V–VI (May–June) in warm conditions
Harvest: VI–IX (June–September)
Life cycle: Annual
Germination temperature: 20–25 °C (68–77 °F)
Average germ time: 7–14 days
Depth: 0.5 cm (¼ in)
Light required: Yes
Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist
Environment: Full sun (warm, sheltered position)
Soil type: Fertile, well-drained compost or soil
Plant spacing: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)
Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)
● Sow several seeds per pot for a full, bushy plant.
● Pinch regularly to prevent flowering and promote leaf growth.
● Grow indoors or under cover for best results in cooler climates.
● Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F).
● Harvest little and often for continuous production.
Special Features
● Specifically bred for compact pot production
● Classic Genovese basil flavour in a smaller plant
● Ideal for home kitchens and retail pot basil
Origanum hirtum, also known as Greek Oregano, is a hardy perennial herb prized for its exceptionally strong flavour and intense aroma. The small, dark green aromatic leaves are the traditional oregano used in Greek and Mediterranean cooking, adding a distinctive spicy character to pizzas, tomato sauces, grilled meats, vegetables and salads.
Easy to grow and highly reliable, Greek Oregano forms a compact, bushy plant with clusters of small white flowers that attract bees and other pollinating insects. It thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions and is ideal for herb gardens, containers, rockeries and dry Mediterranean-style planting where the leaves develop their strongest flavour.
● Authentic Greek oregano with intense spicy flavour
● Essential herb for Mediterranean cooking
● Aromatic leaves can be used fresh or dried
● Hardy perennial returning year after year
● Flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects
● Mediterranean herb gardens
● Kitchen gardens
● Patio containers
● Rockeries and gravel gardens
● Wildlife-friendly planting
● Do not cover seeds deeply, as Greek Oregano seeds need light to germinate successfully.
● Grow in poorer, well-drained soil rather than overly rich conditions, as lower fertility helps maintain a stronger flavour.
● Harvest stems just before flowering when essential oils and flavour are at their peak.
● Cut plants back after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy shape and encourage fresh growth.
● Allow some flowers to remain, as Greek Oregano is highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects.
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