Vietnamese coriander
Vietnamese coriander ('Growflow')
Used in south-east Asian cooking, the leaves of ‘Growflow’ have a pungent, coriander-like aroma when young, becoming more biting and hot as they age.
Distinctive enough to be interesting in its own right with dark reddish chevrons to the leaves, the plant produces spikes of tiny pink flowers from late summer in sheltered, warmer parts of the country.
An ingredient in stir fries, Vietnamese soups (pho) and spring rolls, it needs well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position during the summer, and in a container under glass for the rest of the year.
Distinctive enough to be interesting in its own right with dark reddish chevrons to the leaves, the plant produces spikes of tiny pink flowers from late summer in sheltered, warmer parts of the country.
An ingredient in stir fries, Vietnamese soups (pho) and spring rolls, it needs well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position during the summer, and in a container under glass for the rest of the year.
How to care for Persicaria odorata Growflow:
Grow in full sun in free-draining, fertile soil or compost, keeping the soil or compost, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Pinch out the growing tips regularly to encourage bushier growth and encourage a steady supply of fresh leaves.
Being native to tropical regions, Vietnamese coriander must be brought indoors or into a heated greenhouse before autumn temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F). Reduce watering in winter and place in a bright spot to keep the plant healthy until it can be moved back outside in late spring.
Being native to tropical regions, Vietnamese coriander must be brought indoors or into a heated greenhouse before autumn temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F). Reduce watering in winter and place in a bright spot to keep the plant healthy until it can be moved back outside in late spring.
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Vietnamese coriander
Vietnamese coriander ('Growflow')
Used in south-east Asian cooking, the leaves of ‘Growflow’ have a pungent, coriander-like aroma when young, becoming more biting and hot as they age.
Distinctive enough to be interesting in its own right with dark reddish chevrons to the leaves, the plant produces spikes of tiny pink flowers from late summer in sheltered, warmer parts of the country.
An ingredient in stir fries, Vietnamese soups (pho) and spring rolls, it needs well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position during the summer, and in a container under glass for the rest of the year.
Distinctive enough to be interesting in its own right with dark reddish chevrons to the leaves, the plant produces spikes of tiny pink flowers from late summer in sheltered, warmer parts of the country.
An ingredient in stir fries, Vietnamese soups (pho) and spring rolls, it needs well-drained soil in full sun in a sheltered position during the summer, and in a container under glass for the rest of the year.
How to care for Persicaria odorata Growflow:
Grow in full sun in free-draining, fertile soil or compost, keeping the soil or compost, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Pinch out the growing tips regularly to encourage bushier growth and encourage a steady supply of fresh leaves.
Being native to tropical regions, Vietnamese coriander must be brought indoors or into a heated greenhouse before autumn temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F). Reduce watering in winter and place in a bright spot to keep the plant healthy until it can be moved back outside in late spring.
Being native to tropical regions, Vietnamese coriander must be brought indoors or into a heated greenhouse before autumn temperatures drop below 10°C (50°F). Reduce watering in winter and place in a bright spot to keep the plant healthy until it can be moved back outside in late spring.
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
-
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.