Join Our Gardening Club

Perilla frutescens 'Britton'

Korean perilla, Beefsteak plant, Perilla mint

Tender Perennial

What is Tender Perennial?

Unusual Asian herb

Complex flavours and versatile culinary uses

Rich in vitamins

Want to get notified when back in stock?

Sorry this item is unavailable, why not try these products instead
Description More Info Delivery

Bring some exotic Asian flavours into your veg plot with this unusual herb. Also known as Shiso in Japan, this relative of mint has a complex flavour profile, with hints of mint, clove, cumin and citrus. Both the leaves and flowers of this popular Asian vegetable can be used in salads, fish dishes, tempura and even cocktails and fruity desserts. Erect stems bear highly aromatic green leaves with red undersides. Cultivated as an annual, it’s an easy and fast-growing herb which is rich in Vitamins A, C and riboflavin. Height 90cm (36”) and spread: 60cm (24”)

Height Up to 90cm (36in)
Spread Up to 60cm (24in)

Tender Perennial

kitchen garden

full sun

Sowing Months
JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
JFMAMJJASOND


1 Packet (200 Seeds) (KC9420)

Plant into vegetable borders or containers.

Harvest leaves as required from May to October.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

You May Also Like

Kale 'Dwarf Green Curled'

7 Reviews
Quick Buy

Just£2.99

Nurserymans Choice Vegetable Seeds

0 Reviews
Quick Buy

3 Options From£14.99

Kale 'Dwarf Green Curled'

7 Reviews
Quick Buy

Just£2.99

Nurserymans Choice Vegetable Seeds

0 Reviews
Quick Buy

3 Options From£14.99

Runner Bean 'Scarlet Empire'

0 Reviews
Quick Buy

Just£3.99

Spinach 'Santa Cruz' F1

0 Reviews
Quick Buy

Just£2.49

Kale Cottager's

0 Reviews
Quick Buy

Just£3.49

Patty Pan Squash 'Green Disc' F1

0 Reviews
Quick Buy

Just£3.99

Pea 'Telephone'

0 Reviews
Quick Buy

Just£2.99

Courgette 'Butterstick' F1 Hybrid

0 Reviews
Quick Buy

Just£3.99

Herb Rocket

0 Reviews
Quick Buy

Just£3.99

Stevia rebaudiana natural sweetener

0 Reviews
Quick Buy

Just£3.99

Sign up to the Van Meuwen Gardener's Club for Special Offers

JOIN NOW