Red Shiso Britton
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
25 Seeds+
🌿 Red Shiso ‘Britton’ Seeds
Perilla frutescens var. crispa ‘Britton’
An eye-catching Japanese heirloom 🇯🇵✨, Red Shiso ‘Britton’ features stunning bicolor foliage: deep burgundy-purple leaves ❤️💜 splashed with bright green edges 💚. Crinkled, aromatic, and highly ornamental, it’s as much a visual showpiece as it is a flavorful culinary herb. With its cumin-anise-citrus profile 🌿🍋, Britton is prized for pickling, teas, garnishes, and cocktails — a variety chefs love for flavor + presentation power.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Cumin-spiced 🌿, anise-floral 🌸, citrus-bright 🍋, with earthy depth 🌱.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
🥒 Use in traditional Japanese umeboshi pickles & rice seasonings
🍵 Brew into herbal teas for citrusy-earthy refreshment
🍣 Garnish sushi, poke, or sashimi with bicolor leaves
🍸 Infuse into cocktails, vinegars, or syrups for ruby hue + herbal complexity
🥗 Chop fresh into salads & grain bowls for bold flavor + striking color
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Red Shiso ‘Britton’ is the chef’s bicolor powerhouse 🌿👨🍳💎. With green-edged burgundy leaves and a unique spice-citrus taste, it brings both visual artistry and authentic Japanese flavor to modern cuisine. A must-have herb for chefs chasing rare, gourmet, and unforgettable ingredients.
🌱 Growing Notes:
🪴 Annual herb, 18–24” tall, branching habit
🍂 Bicolor leaves: burgundy-purple centers with green margins
🌞 Thrives in full sun to part shade, warm-season crop
⏱ Harvest in 60–70 days, cut-and-come-again style
🐝 Pollinator-friendly + aromatic in the garden
✨ Quick Facts:
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Latin Name: Perilla frutescens var. crispa ‘Britton’
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Habit: Annual, 18–24” tall, branching
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Leaf Color: Burgundy centers edged with green
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Flavor: Cumin, anise, citrus, earthy
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Culinary Uses: Pickles, teas, sushi, cocktails, salads
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Special Use: Striking ornamental + rare bicolor culinary herb
Red Shiso Britton
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Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
