- Aromatic feathery foliage will happily creep about the herb garden
- A useful medicinal herb
- Produces an abundance of white daisy blooms
What you need to know:
- 1 x Thompson & Morgan Chamomile
- Number of Seeds: 600
- Eventual Plant Height: Up To 30cm (12in)
- Eventual Plant Spread: Up To 45cm (18in)
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Perennial
- Ideal For: Kitchen Garden, Cottage Gardens, Wildlife GardensCoastal Garden
- Position In: Full Sun
- Sowing Months: March-July
- Flowering Months: June to August
- Sowing Instructions: Direct sow outdoors from april to July in light, well-drained, soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Choose a position in full sun. Sow seed thinly at a depth of 1cm (1/2in) in rows 30cm (12in) apart.
- Growing Information: When plants are large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart. Keep the soil weed free as chamomile plants do not tolerate competition well. Harvest leaves 6-8 weeks after sowing, selecting just a few leaves from each plant. As well as being used in tea, chamomile flowers can also be added to your bath or to pot pourri to enjoy their fresh fragrance.
