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Woodruff Herb 9cm Pot

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Galium odoratum ‘Sweet Woodruff’ – Hardy Rhizomatous Perennial Plant - 9cm Pot

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Galium odoratum, commonly known as Sweet Woodruff, is a charming ground cover perennial prized for its delicate white flowers, fragrant foliage, and ability to thrive in shaded garden areas. Perfect for woodland gardens, borders, and natural planting schemes, this RHS Plants for Pollinators variety provides long-lasting seasonal interest while attracting bees and beneficial insects.

Key Features

  • Produces clusters of small white star-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer

  • Forms a dense mat of bright green foliage ideal for ground cover

  • Leaves release a distinctive sweet hay-like fragrance when dried

  • Excellent for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting

  • Recognised as an RHS Plants for Pollinators variety

  • Hardy, low-maintenance perennial suitable for a wide range of soil types

Product Description

Sweet Woodruff is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial that spreads gently to create a soft carpet of fresh green foliage beneath trees, shrubs, or along shaded pathways. Its neat whorls of lance-shaped leaves provide attractive texture throughout the growing season, while the delicate white flowers appear in airy clusters above the foliage from late spring into summer.

Highly valued for both its ornamental appeal and wildlife benefits, Galium odoratum attracts bees and pollinating insects with its nectar-rich blooms. The foliage becomes particularly fragrant when dried, making it a traditional favourite for potpourri and scented arrangements.

Thriving in moist but well-drained soil, Sweet Woodruff performs best in partial shade but will also tolerate full sun if the soil remains consistently moist. Its spreading habit makes it ideal for naturalistic planting schemes, woodland settings, cottage gardens, and shaded borders where it can soften edges and suppress weeds naturally.

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Galium odoratum

  • Common Name: Sweet Woodruff

  • Plant Type: Hardy rhizomatous perennial

  • Flower Colour: White

  • Foliage Colour: Bright green

  • Flowering Period: Late spring to early summer

  • Fragrance: Hay-scented foliage when dried

  • Ultimate Height: 0.1–0.5 metres

  • Ultimate Spread: 1–1.5 metres

  • Time to Ultimate Height: 5–10 years

  • Position: Full sun or partial shade

  • Aspect: North-facing, east-facing, or west-facing

  • Exposure: Exposed or sheltered

  • Soil Type: Chalk, clay, loam, or sandy soil

  • Soil pH: Acid, alkaline, or neutral

  • Moisture Requirements: Moist but well-drained soil

  • Hardiness: Hardy to approximately -10°C

  • Wildlife Friendly: RHS Plants for Pollinators approved

  • Growth Habit: Spreading ground cover perennial

Care Tips

  • Plant in moist but well-drained soil for best growth and flowering

  • Water regularly during dry periods, especially in sunnier positions

  • Apply organic mulch annually to help retain moisture around roots

  • Trim back untidy growth after flowering to maintain a neat appearance

  • Divide established clumps every few years to control spread and rejuvenate plants

  • Avoid excessively dry soils, particularly in full sun locations

  • Ideal for planting beneath trees or shrubs where other plants may struggle

Add elegant ground cover and pollinator-friendly planting to your garden with Galium odoratum ‘Sweet Woodruff’ — a beautifully fragrant perennial perfect for shaded borders and woodland-inspired spaces.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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Delivery

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Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

New! Deliver to InPost Locker

Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.

- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.

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Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?

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How do I track my delivery?

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Who delivers my order?

Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

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Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.