Oyster-Leaf (Mertensia maritima) seeds
- This beautiful wild plant grows wildly on Scottish coasts. The pulpy leaves remind of oysters in taste.
- Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€3.59
Product number: MER01 GTIN: 4250601203027
Description
Oyster leaf, also known as sea bluebells, can be found growing wild on the coast of Scotland and Shetland. The fleshy leaves of this low-growing shore plant are rich in flavour, which is comparable to oysters, anchovies, mushrooms, and borage.
The perennial plant flowers initially reddish and changes its blossom colour to light blue in early summer. It is very suitable for planting in rock gardens as it requires no special substrate.
The perennial plant flowers initially reddish and changes its blossom colour to light blue in early summer. It is very suitable for planting in rock gardens as it requires no special substrate.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Species | Boraginaceae |
| Characteristics | Needs cold to germinate |
| Eventual height | 15-30 cm |
| Flower colour | Blue |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
| Main harvest | August, July, June |
| Root system | Runners |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | December, February, January, November, October |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
| Germination temperature | 3-5°C |
| Germination time | irregular |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
Sowing and care
Oyster leaf needs cold to germinate, and its seeds require stratification and germinate rather irregularly, distributed over a longer period of time. Sow from October to February directly outdoors. Only sparsely cover with soil.
Since this plant is very popular with snails, it should be cultivated in pots. Oyster leaf loves sunny locations and fresh, permeable, slightly sandy soils.
Other names
Botanical name: Mertensia maritima, Casselia parviflora, Cerinthodes maritimum, Pneumaria maritima, Pulmonaria procumbens, Steenhammera maritima
German: Blauglöckchen
English: Oysterleaf, Oysterplant, Sea bluebells
French: Mertensie maritime, Huître potagère, Pulmonaire de Virginie, Sanguine de mer, Huître végétale
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2016. Haben nicht gekeimt. Ich habe 2 Samen Kältestratifiziert, Sand ins Samentütchen, in Kühlschrank. Die fingen dort an zu keimen. Beide Pflanzen haben im Haus überwintert. Mal sehen wie sie jetzt wachsen.
Por fin
He buscado cielo y tierra para semillas de mertensia, por fin! A ver como me salen.
