Roman Chamomile Seeds

Sow under cover in March and April, or straight outside from April to May. A September sowing also works and gives sturdy plants the following spring. Keep the surface moist until seedlings appear.

Seed-raised Roman chamomile makes a lovely fragrant patch or path edge, and it takes light foot traffic once established. It flowers, so it is taller than the non-flowering lawn form 'Treneague', which is grown from cuttings. Mow or trim it after flowering to keep it low.

Yes. Pick the flowers when fully open, ideally in the morning, and dry them somewhere warm and airy for a few days. Roman chamomile tea is a little more bitter than German chamomile, so many people mix it with honey or other herbs.

We always aim to make sure our customers love our products, but if you do need to return an order within 14 days of purchase (not including plants*), or any items are damaged, we’re happy to help. Just email us directly at hello@growtropicals.com, and we’ll take you through the process. 

Please note: we cannot be held liable for any packaging costs should the original packaging be discarded.

*Unfortunately we cannot accept returns of undamaged plants as these are perishable items and are not saleable upon return. If a plant is damaged, we will compensate for this as per our live arrival guarantee.

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Additionally, to protect the health and quality of our live plants, orders containing plants are exclusively shipped Monday through Thursday. This careful scheduling prevents your plants from being stuck in a dark shipping depot over the weekend, ensuring they arrive at your door vibrant and healthy.