Mushroom Plants

Now this is something really special, Mushroom Plant is an incredibly unusual herb which not many have heard of. It has gorgeous glossy leaves and produce beautiful blue flowers during the summer months which attract a wide range of pollinators. They have a rather startling appearance so will add something very different into your herb garden.

As the name might suggest, this herb tastes undeniably of mushroom. It pairs perfectly with eggs, pasta dishes, pizzas and more whether sprinkling on fresh, chopped Mushroom Plant, or frying off the leaves in a little butter to enhance the flavour. What's more, the formation of leaves is somewhat similar to that of a cluster of mushrooms adding even more interest to the plant.

These herby treats enjoy free-draining soil as well as partial shade. They really don't like to be waterlogged so keep a careful eye on where you're planting them and the rainfall that they will get. Mushroom Plant does prefer a warmer climate, and so will need a little extra protection in the winter months. This may well mean that you want to plant your herbs into pots so that they're easily transportable to a greenhouse or other safe location before the frost sets in. 

So, if you're looking to build a collection of weird and wonderful plants in your kitchen garden, Mushroom Plant is an absolute must-have.

• Latin Name: Rungia Klossii

  Type: Perennial

  Soil Type: Good quality soil, but highly drought tolerant

  Where should I plant this variety? Partial shade/Shade

  How tall does it grow? Approx. 60cm

  How much space does it need? Approx. 50cm

  When does it flower? Blue flowers during summer

  Top care tips: Protect from the cold.

   
  

  Delivery Information

• Allow us to introduce you to...The Mushroom Plant, although it prefers to be called Rungia klossii to its friends. Why is it called Mushroom Plant, you might well ask? Because it has gorgeous leaves that carry a mushroom-esque flavour.

  It has gorgeous glossy leaves and when it flowers it produces really pretty blue flowers. It will grow to about 60cm and if pruned (and hopefully eaten!) regularly, it will fill out nicely and not become too leggy. Partial shade would be ideal for this plant and it is very drought tolerant. Would benefit from protection from frost.

  We use it in pasta dishes, stir fries and have been known to eat it raw on a cheese sandwich.

   

• Delivery options explained

   

  Pre-order delivery option

  From January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Order Now delivery option

  From late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday, we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week.

  If you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.

  Dispatch information

  All orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland this is a 48-hour delivery service.

  Please note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.

   

  Packaging

  
  We aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.
  
  

  Customer satisfaction

  Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.