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Melittis melissophyllum Royal Velvet

Melittis melissophyllum Royal Velvet
Bastard Balm, Baum Leaf, Honey Balm

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Very beautiful young plant that tolerates almost anything (dryness, humidity if well-drained) but not heat: I lost them despite watering during heatwaves. I will try the next ones in even more shade.

G., 24/01/2021

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Value-for-money
A perennial with sumptuous white flowers punctuated with purple.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to October
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Description

Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet' distinguishes itself from the typical species with white flowers dotted with a very intense purple lip. This robust perennial tolerates all types of soils, even limestone, and prefers semi-shady areas in the garden.

In summer, the plant produces a few seeds that allow it to naturalise in gardens, without being invasive. It grows in dry shade, even under conifers.

Accompanied by hybrid Pulmonaria 'Majesty', hybrid Hosta 'Big Daddy', and perennial Geranium 'Mourning Widow', 'Royal Velvet' will bring a touch of originality to spring flower beds.

 

 

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Melittis melissophyllum Royal Velvet (Flowering) Flowering
Melittis melissophyllum Royal Velvet (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to May
Flower size 2 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Melittis

Species

melissophyllum

Cultivar

Royal Velvet

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Bastard Balm, Baum Leaf, Honey Balm

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference77121

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Planting and care

Plant 'Royal Velvet' in light soil rich in humus. Add 1/3 sand and 1/3 compost to your topsoil if it is poor. Preferably place it in partial shade, although it can tolerate full sun. Water it for the first few months after planting.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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