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Red Vein Sorrel – For Vibrant Edible Colour - The Healing Herb Garden

Red Vein Sorrel Plug Plant UK – Lemony Salad Herb | Striking Cottage Garden Plant

£3.75
£3.75
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Red Vein Sorrel – For Vibrant Edible Colour - The Healing Herb Garden
  • Red Vein Sorrel – For Vibrant Edible Colour - The Healing Herb Garden
  • Red Vein Sorrel – For Vibrant Edible Colour - The Healing Herb Garden
Red Vein Sorrel Plug Plant UK – Lemony Salad Herb | Striking Cottage Garden Plant

Red Vein Sorrel Plug Plant UK – Lemony Salad Herb | Striking Cottage Garden Plant

£3.75
£3.75

Red Vein Sorrel is one of the most visually striking herbs you can grow — its deep green leaves threaded with vivid red veins make it as beautiful in the garden as it is useful in the kitchen. With a fresh, lemony flavour, it's a favourite in salads, garnishes, and herbal teas. A real showstopper in any herb bed or container.

  • Vivid red-veined leaves — stunning in the garden and on the plate
  • Fresh lemony flavour, perfect for salads & garnishes
  • Hardy perennial — harvest leaves throughout the growing season
  • Compact and ideal for containers, herb beds, or borders
  • Attractive to pollinators when in flower
  • UK-grown plug plant, supplied ready to establish
Plant Information

Botanical name: Rumex species

Common name: Red Vein Sorrel

Usually available: Spring–Autumn, subject to seasonal growth

Life cycle: Hardy perennial

Height: 30–60cm

Spread: 30–45cm

Position: Full sun or partial shade

Soil: Moist, fertile soil

Suitable for containers: Suitable for medium-sized pots.

Suitable for beginners: Yes, when its preferred growing conditions are provided

Pollinator value: Flowers may support bees and other beneficial insects when allowed to bloom
Uses and Benefits

Culinary Uses

Where the supplied variety is confirmed as edible, Red Vein Sorrel may be harvested in moderation and used according to established culinary practice. Wash thoroughly and use only correctly identified plant material.

Wildlife & Garden Benefits

Red Vein Sorrel can add texture, fragrance, seasonal colour or habitat value to mixed planting. Allowing flowers to develop may provide food for bees and other beneficial insects.
Growing Guide

Planting

Location: Choose a position offering full sun or partial shade and prepare the soil so it is moist, fertile soil.

Planting time: Plant from spring to early autumn while the soil is workable, avoiding frozen or waterlogged ground.

Spacing: Allow room for an eventual spread of approximately 30–45cm.

Care

Watering: Keep evenly moist for tender leaves.

Feeding: Apply a light general-purpose feed or a small amount of compost in spring where growth appears weak. Avoid overfeeding aromatic herbs.

Pruning: Remove damaged or tired growth and trim after flowering where appropriate to maintain a tidy, productive plant.

Harvesting & Storage

Harvesting: Harvest usable leaves or flowers only when the plant is correctly identified and the relevant part is known to be suitable. Pick in dry weather once established.

Storage: Use fresh material promptly. Where drying is appropriate, dry in a warm, airy place away from direct sunlight and store in an airtight labelled container.

UK Growing Conditions

Red Vein Sorrel is best established during mild UK weather. Good drainage, appropriate moisture and protection from prolonged extreme conditions will support healthy growth. Container plants may need additional watering in summer and shelter in severe winter weather.
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Plants: Plants are carefully packed and normally dispatched within 2–4 working days. Some plants may be delivered at the most appropriate time for planting or potting on.

Seeds and garden supplies: Seeds and garden supplies are normally dispatched within 2–4 working days.

Seasonal items: Bulbs, bare-root plants, trees and other seasonal products may be dispatched at the appropriate planting time to support successful establishment.
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