Winter Savory Plants

Winter Savory or ‘Satureja montana’ is a fantastic herb. It is easy to grow, hardy and evergreen. Plant it somewhere sunny in nice, free draining soil. Whether you want to grow your herbs in containers, or set them directly into the ground, this variety is a relatively low maintenance option that'll thrive in a variety of environments. It produces pretty white flowers in late summer too - the bees seem to love them and with good reason. It is a great source of nectar for them.

This hugely under-rated herb a must have for your kitchen garden alongside the classics such as rosemary, thyme and oregano. It's spicy tang pairs perfectly with beans, soups and stews, adding a whole new element to your dishes. What's more, its long, think leaves add architectural interest to your spaces all year around.

If you want to get really geeky about your herbs, check out our guide on how to grow winter savoury plants. You'll find tips and tricks on finding the perfect position, pruning and propagation in the piece. Or, head over to YouTube where you'll find a whole host of herb growing content right at your fingertips.

P.s. Why not take a look at our herbs for bees collection if you'd like to find more pollinator friendly herbs?

• Latin Name: Satureja montana

  Type: Evergreen perennial

  Soil Type: Free draining

  Where should I plant this variety? Full sun/Partial shade

  How tall does it grow? Approx. 50cm

  How much space does it need? Approx. 50cm

  When does it flower? White flowers during summer

  Top care tips: Add grit to your growing medium to encourage the free draining conditions that this plant prefers

  
  

   

  Delivery Information

• Winter Savory or ‘Satureja montana’ is a fantastic herb. You know when the smell just instantly communicates delicious cooking to you? Each time that I smell this herb I am inspired to google recipes in which to use it, and then end up adding it to whatever dish I happen to be cooking that evening with varying degrees of success. It’s easy to grow, hardy and evergreen. Plant it somewhere sunny in nice free draining soil. I keep mine is a pot by the backdoor. It produces pretty white flowers in late summer too, which the bees seem to love and with good reason - it is a great source of nectar for them.

  You can add this herb to soups and stews and use it in stuffing. It’s especially good with bean dishes.

• 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/Tuesday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week. We do not dispatch on bank holidays.

  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 and Channel Islands this is a 48-hour delivery service. (From 2021 onwards we are unable to ship to Northern Ireland.)

  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.