Red-Veined Sorrel (Rumex sanguineus)

1 well-established plant in a 9cm pot, sent in plastic-free packaging. A striking perennial celebrated for its vivid maroon veins, sharp citrus flavour, and its functional role in sustainable polycultures.

Perennial | 30-40cm tall | Full sun to partial shade | Edible leaves , ornamental | High mineral accumulator, moisture-tolerant.

Red-veined Sorrel, often called Bloody Dock, is one of the most visually striking plants in the edible landscape. It forms a lush, basal rosette of lance-shaped, bright green leaves, with deep crimson or purple veins that intensify in colour as the plant matures. In a permaculture design, this species is a valuable “dynamic accumulator,” utilising its deep-reaching root system to pull essential nutrients and minerals from the subsoil. Its ability to thrive in damp, heavy, or even waterlogged soils makes it a good candidate for damp areas of the garden.

This sorrel acts as a hardy, long-lived perennial filler that provides bright and lemony edible leaves that can be harvested as a cut-and-come-again salad leaf. The leaves are best eaten young and fresh, as they can become tough with age; however, the older leaves are good for lightly sautéing. While many garden greens succumb to the heat of midsummer or the first bite of frost, this sorrel is remarkably resilient, often providing a “hungry gap” harvest when other salad crops have failed.

Beyond its culinary utility, the plant serves a vital ecological function by producing upright flower spikes that, if left to go to seed, provide a high-energy food source for wild birds and shelter for beneficial ground beetles. Its compact, non-invasive mounding habit makes it an ideal companion for taller plants.  Low-maintenance and resilient its an essential for any grower focused on building a self-sustaining, nutrient-dense garden.

Delivery Information

All plants are carefully packed and sent in plastic-free packaging to protect both the plant and the environment. Plants are dispatched promptly so they arrive fresh, healthy, and ready to plant.

We ship orders using a tracked 24-hour delivery service, helping to minimise time in transit and reduce stress on the plant. Orders are packed by hand at the nursery, and we aim to dispatch early in the week to avoid delays over weekends.

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