Curry Plants

The Curry Plant is a fragrant herb that is notable for its strong curry-like scent. Despite its name and aroma, it is important to note that the Curry Plant is not the source of the spice used in curry dishes. The fragrance is a result of the volatile oils present in the plant.

The leaves of the Curry Plant are small, silver-gray, and highly aromatic making for a fantastic sensory punch in the garden when the leaves are crushed or brushed against. These plants produce small, yellow flowers that add to its ornamental appeal which come out in a flurry of colour in the summer with daisy-like blooms in clusters. This makes them prime feeding ground for bees and butterflies.

Curry Plant is well-suited for sunny and well-drained locations. It is a hardy and drought-tolerant herb, making it suitable for gardens with dry and arid conditions. Beyond its aromatic qualities, the Curry Plant is often grown for its ornamental appeal. Its silver-grey foliage and yellow flowers make it a visually interesting addition to herb gardens, rock gardens, or containers.

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• Latin Name: Helichrysum italicum

  Type: Evergreen, hardy perennial

  Soil Type: Free draining soil.

  Where should I plant this variety? Full sun

  How tall does it grow? Approx 50-60cm

  How much space does it need? Approx 50cm

  When does it flower? Yellow flowers during summer.

  
  

  Top care tips: Prune back after flowering.  Keep in well drained soil. Doesn't like being wet during winter.

   
  

  Delivery Information

• Gorgeous grey/silver foliage that produces attractive yellow flowers during summer. Strong fragrance and a highly sensory variety that we love.

   

• 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.