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| Satureja montana: Low shrubby perennial, liking a well drained soil and sunshine. It needs regular watering in warmer months. It likes a sheltered spot for cold weather and will grow well in containers. It has woody stems with small dark leaves. In summer it produces tiny white flowers that grow upwards. These tips can be cut and stored for winter use. Propagation is by means of cuttings and gathered summer seeds. By it’s nature winter savoury’s spreading stems will root where they touch the soil, these can be cut off and potted on. | Satureja montana: Low shrubby perennial, liking a well drained soil and sunshine. It needs regular watering in warmer months. It likes a sheltered spot for cold weather and will grow well in containers. It has woody stems with small dark leaves. In summer it produces tiny white flowers that grow upwards. These tips can be cut and stored for winter use. Propagation is by means of cuttings and gathered summer seeds. By it’s nature winter savoury’s spreading stems will root where they touch the soil, these can be cut off and potted on. | ||
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| Satureja hortens is an annual, this plant grows more upright with less foliage but larger leaves. | Satureja hortens is an annual, this plant grows more upright with less foliage but larger leaves. | ||
| This plant needs a soil that is light and rich within full sun. This grows from seed in spring, these may be slow to germinate and may be soaked in hot water before planting. If the growing tips are nipped this will encourage bushing and a greater supply of tender young shoots. It produces small white flowers. | This plant needs a soil that is light and rich within full sun. This grows from seed in spring, these may be slow to germinate and may be soaked in hot water before planting. If the growing tips are nipped this will encourage bushing and a greater supply of tender young shoots. It produces small white flowers. | ||