The RHS Herbs for Containers Collection by Mr Fothergill’s is a thoughtfully curated seed selection designed to bring fresh flavour to patios, balconies, windowsills and compact garden spaces. Created in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, this collection includes 6 carefully chosen herb varieties selected for their performance, flavour and suitability for container growing.
Perfect for gardeners who want to grow their own herbs without needing a large vegetable plot, this collection thrives in pots, troughs, raised beds and small urban gardens. Simply plant into good quality compost in a sunny, sheltered position and enjoy a steady supply of homegrown herbs throughout the season.
Each variety has been chosen by RHS experts for reliability and taste. Whether you are seasoning roasted vegetables, garnishing salads, flavouring soups or creating homemade sauces, this collection provides versatile herbs that elevate everyday cooking. Many of the herbs can also be frozen after harvesting, helping you enjoy homegrown flavour long after the growing season ends.
This collection offers variety in both flavour profile and plant habit, making it ideal for creating a productive and attractive container herb display. The different heights and leaf shapes add visual interest as well as culinary value.
Suitable for sowing indoors on a bright windowsill or outdoors in warmer months, these herbs are straightforward to grow and well suited to beginners as well as experienced gardeners. Regular picking encourages further growth, ensuring a generous harvest across the season.
Produced by Mr Fothergill’s Seeds in partnership with the RHS, this collection benefits from trusted quality standards and expert guidance. It makes a practical gift for food lovers, aspiring cooks or anyone looking to make better use of a small growing space.
If you are looking to grow fresh, flavour packed herbs at home with minimal space and maximum reward, the RHS Herbs for Containers Collection is a reliable and versatile choice.
Basil Cinnamon
Approx. 100 seeds
Height up to 45cm
A remarkable variety with a sweet and exotic flavour, ideal for summer dishes and fragrant garnishes.
Coriander Delfino
Approx. 75 seeds
Height up to 60cm
Highly aromatic with unusually fine leaves, perfect for curries, salads and fresh salsas.
Parsley Frisé vert foncé
Approx. 750 seeds
Height up to 30cm
A mild tasting, finely curled variety ideal for flavouring and decorative garnishing.
Chives Biggy F1
Approx. 250 seeds
Height up to 30cm
Large leaves with a gentle onion flavour, excellent for salads, soups and sauces.
Mint Peppermint
Approx. 500 seeds
Height up to 60cm
Strongly aromatic leaves suitable for teas, desserts and savoury dishes. Best grown in its own container.
Summer Savory
Approx. 300 seeds
Height up to 30cm
Traditionally used for delicate seasoning, especially with beans and vegetable dishes.
At AllotMate Essentials, we love how this collection turns even the smallest outdoor space into a productive herb garden. A few pots by the back door, on a patio or along a balcony rail are enough to grow fresh basil, mint, chives and more whenever you need them.
It is a genuinely useful mix, covering everyday cooking herbs as well as flavours that elevate sauces, salads, bakes and drinks. The varieties are reliable, easy to grow and well suited to containers, making them ideal for beginners and experienced growers alike.
If you want to start growing your own herbs, refresh tired patio pots or create a compact kitchen garden near the house, this collection makes it simple to enjoy fresh, homegrown flavour throughout the season.
