Red Veined Sorrel - Rumex sanguineus Plant

Edible
Indoor/Outdoor

Discover the unique flavour of the Red Veined Sorrel plant, ideal for adding a tangy touch to salads and dishes. Its striking red veined foliage adds ornamental beauty to your garden or kitchen space.

  • Distinctive red veined leaves
  • Tangy, lemony flavour
  • Perennial herbaceous plant
  • Easy to grow and maintain
  • Versatile culinary uses

Red Veined Sorrel is a delightful addition for both culinary enthusiasts and gardeners seeking a vibrant, easy-to-grow plant.

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Sorrel 'Red Veined' is prized for its zesty flavour and eye-catching foliage. It thrives in sunny to partially shaded locations and is perfect for garden beds, containers, and windowsills.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Ideal for garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces vibrant green leaves with striking red veins and a tangy, lemony flavour
  • Perfect for culinary use, especially in salads, soups, and sauces

What's Included

Pots:

  • Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

Plugs:

  • Start with a pack of strong seedlings. They have robust roots and are ready to plant in your garden or pots. Perfect for early garden starts.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
Position Sheltered or semi-sheltered
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time Year round
Moisture Medium
Hardiness Fully hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 30cm
Height and Spread 60cm x 60cm
Annual or Perennial Perennial

What You Need To Know About “Red Veined Sorrel - Rumex sanguineus Plant”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Sorrel 'Red Veined' is perfect for adding a zesty, lemony flavour to your dishes, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing vibrant green leaves with striking red veins from spring to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces vibrant green leaves with striking red veins and a tangy, lemony flavour
  • Great for culinary use, especially in salads, soups, and sauces

Sorrel 'Red Veined' is perfect for adding a zesty, lemony flavour to your dishes, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing vibrant green leaves with striking red veins from spring to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces vibrant green leaves with striking red veins and a tangy, lemony flavour
  • Great for culinary use, especially in salads, soups, and sauces
Planting Time: All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill
Planting Time: All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for Sorrel 'Red Veined'?

Sorrel 'Red Veined' thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-draining, nutrient-rich soil (pH 5.5-6.8). It needs consistent moisture but should not be waterlogged​.

How should I care for Sorrel 'Red Veined' plants?

Water regularly to keep soil moist, mulch to retain moisture, and prune flower stalks to prevent self-seeding and promote leaf growth.

How do I harvest and use Sorrel 'Red Veined'?

Harvest tender young leaves for fresh use in salads or cook like spinach. Older leaves are tougher and more bitter. Harvest as needed to encourage new growth​.

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