Kitchen Bay

This small bay tree has aromatic, evergreen leaves which will work wonders in winter soups and casseroles. Perfect for the kitchen window sill. Bay laurel will remain green and fresh outdoors or in a porch or conservatory over winter.

Established bay trees will grow into larger plants which can be clipped and shaped. These young bay bushes are perfect for a kitchen windowsil or doorstep. They have already grown on since these pictures were taken and offer excellent value at this price

60cm tall in a 1L pot Sorry we do not have this plant in stock at the moment, but please call on 0845 226 8026, or use the contact us link at the bottom of the page.

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Looking after your Amaryllis

These instructions are sent with the plant gift

Amaryllis are tropical bulb plants similar to tulips but not frost hardy. From bud they will develop very quickly into large trumpet shaped flowers.

Once your plant is flowering it does not need a large amount of light and will be quite happy at normal indoor winter temperatures. The cooler the room the longer the blooms will last. Place your Amaryllis as a focal point in a room on an office desk or kitchen table. Make sure it is a heavy pot or well weighted down as sometimes they can become top heavy during flowering

Large bulbs may have more than one stem from each bulb typically producing four blooms within 2-3 days of each other. As the first blooms start to wither, cut them back, removing the green lump at the join to the stem and the thin stem connecting the bloom to the main stem

When all the blooms are spent from the main stem, cut the stem back to 2 inches from the bulb. With a bit of work your bulb can be cared for ready for a repeat show next year. In the spring and early summer encourage leaf growth with light and water, you might even give them a holiday outside. In late summer move the bulb to a dark room and allow the leaves to die back and the bulb to dry out. Then in October or November keep dark and warm and start watering again, once they begin to shoot again bring them into a warm light spot ready for a christmas display of blooms.

WARNING: Amaryllis pollen can stain fabrics, please protect upholstery from any contact with the pollen.

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Bay Tree

Laurus Nobilis

Sometimes also known as the 'bay leaf tree' for obvious reasons.

Small white flowers in spring

Young bay trees will be happy inside on a kitchen window sill but once they grow larger they will look great on a patio or planted into the garden. Bay trees are traditional topiary trees and can be clipped and shaped into a great variety of shapes.

Bay laurel has been used through history to symbolise strength and victory from the first olympians to roman emperors. Its magical powers are said to include protection from witches and lightening...

Season: Jan to Dec

Bay leaves provide a lovely savoury flavour in stews, casseroles and soups, add one or two whole leaves during cooking and remove before serving.

Further information available at http://www.herbexpert.co.uk/cooking-with-bay-leaves.html