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Oyster Leaf Plant - SeedsMertensia maritimaSea bluebells

Hardy Perennial

What is Hardy Perennial?
A plant that lives for more than two years.
Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C.

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Unusual edible with a rich salty flavour!

Said to taste of oysters!

Thrives in poor soils rock gardens and coastal areas

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Height Up to 30cm (12in)
Spread Up to 40cm (16in)

Hardy Perennial

kitchen gardenalpine & rockerycoastal garden

full sunsun or semi shade

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Description

Often called 'the vegetarian's oyster' and used by many a modern TV chef, prepare yourself to be amazed by their similarity to the eponymous shellfish!

This plant can be found growing around isolated coastal areas of the UK and is known as "Sea Bluebells" because of its attractive, edible blue flowers. Plants form creeping mats of fleshy, blue-green foliage and thrive in poor, gritty soils. They are well suited to rock gardens and coastal locations.

It's an incredible experience when you taste your first Oyster leaf. The salty, slightly earthy flavours combine superbly with seafood but also add an interesting salty element with an umami taste. Great to add to salads or serve with sushi, or why not wilt in butter and serve on toast. Height: 20-30cm (8-12in). Spread: 30-40cm (12-16in).

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1 Packet (8 Seeds) (KF2505)

Sowing

Seeds require cold stratification at temperatures below 2°C for germination to occur. Sow into gritty, free-draining compost in small pots and keep in a shady cold frame throughout the winter to expose the seeds to a long spell of cold weather. When seedlings are large enough to handle, pot up into 15cm pots being careful not to disturb the plant's roots. Grow on in a sunny/shaded spot with protection from the midday sun in light, free draining soil. Provide protection from slugs and snails as soon as seeds germinate.

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Trim back the stems to encourage branching. Harvest leaves throughout the growing season taking care not to remove more than half the foliage as this will weaken the plant. Remove the flowers as they appear to maintain energy in the plant. Leaves can be eaten fresh or cooked. All parts of the plant are edible. Over winter plants will die back to ground level and reemerge in spring.
Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

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Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.

  • Red - £9.99.
  • Purple - £2.99.

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