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Which herbs to plant where?

Richard.jones89Richard.jones89 Posts: 59
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Hi all,

I'm wanting to plant some herbs in a new raised flower bed we've built in the garden, but am unsure of what to plant?

Garden is South Facing, where they'll be will typically get good sunlight from between 9 - 4 roughly, but live in South Wales (lol).

It's a very deep bed (about 4 foot), so I don't think water retention should be problem outside of periods of torrential rain? 

Any ideas of what to plant please? Preferably something perennial? I'm guessing things like Rosemary or Sage? 

Also, what would be best to plant inside in a multi-part herb pot? 

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Rosemary, sage, thymes, oregano, bay, French tarragon all do well in sunshine and are perennial tho tarragon and oregano will die down over winter.

    Chives and mint can be invasive so are best in their own pots.  They can do sunshine if kept watered or semi-shade if less watered.

    Indoors I'd try parsley, basil, coriander, chervil (not in full sun).   


    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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    Plato
  • herbaceousherbaceous Posts: 2,318
    Hello @Richard.jones89 can I ask what you want to use the herbs for?  Almost all the 'Mediterranean' herbs will grow well in full sun so Rosemary, Thyme, Sage are all good.

    If they are for use in cooking then what flavours do you want? If the soil is well drained and relatively poor then Chamomile would do well and Calendula, both useful medicinal herbs. Calendula is an annual but self seeds and comes back each year.

    If you are not bothered about colour then Comfrey grows almost anywhere and is another useful medicinal herb and great for the compost bin too.
    "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."  Sir Terry Pratchett
  • ForTheBeesForTheBees Posts: 168
    It's not exactly a herb many people will use, but I do like a Hyssopus officinalis; looks pretty, smells nice, the bees love it, and it will regenerate from old wood so you can hack it right down to keep it compact.
  • Richard.jones89Richard.jones89 Posts: 59
    herbaceous said:
    Hello @Richard.jones89 can I ask what you want to use the herbs for?  Almost all the 'Mediterranean' herbs will grow well in full sun so Rosemary, Thyme, Sage are all good.

    If they are for use in cooking then what flavours do you want? If the soil is well drained and relatively poor then Chamomile would do well and Calendula, both useful medicinal herbs. Calendula is an annual but self seeds and comes back each year.

    If you are not bothered about colour then Comfrey grows almost anywhere and is another useful medicinal herb and great for the compost bin too.
    For cooking
  • Richard.jones89Richard.jones89 Posts: 59
    Obelixx said:
    Rosemary, sage, thymes, oregano, bay, French tarragon all do well in sunshine and are perennial tho tarragon and oregano will die down over winter.

    Chives and mint can be invasive so are best in their own pots.  They can do sunshine if kept watered or semi-shade if less watered.

    Indoors I'd try parsley, basil, coriander, chervil (not in full sun).   


    How about if I planted mint in the ground but in it's own pot to keep the roots 'in check'? I only ask as I've already got a mint plant on the windowsill in the kitchen 
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    I grow my mints in their own separate pots.  The one time I tried sinking a pot it escaped over the top and was away!
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • Richard.jones89Richard.jones89 Posts: 59
    ForTheBees said:
    It's not exactly a herb many people will use, but I do like a Hyssopus officinalis; looks pretty, smells nice, the bees love it, and it will regenerate from old wood so you can hack it right down to keep it compact.
    Very helpful as wanted to plant lavender to encourage bees, as we have an apple tree right next to the bed. But with lavender going a bit crazy, we're apprehensive.

    Thanks for the alternative!
  • Richard.jones89Richard.jones89 Posts: 59
    Obelixx said:
    I grow my mints in their own separate pots.  The one time I tried sinking a pot it escaped over the top and was away!
    Thanks, good to know! 
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