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Melittis melissophyllum

Melittis melissophyllum
Bastard Balm, Baum Leaf, Honey Balm

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It's just a stem that still looks quite sturdy.

Jacqueline R., 21/04/2018

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A perennial with bilabiate corolla white flowers with a pink lip.
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 April, September to November
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Description

Close in foliage to the white nettle, of which it is a close relative, Melittis melissophyllum gets its name from its melliferous properties.

It is not to be confused with lemon balm. This variety is distinguished by its sumptuous white flowers dotted with a pink lip. This robust plant tolerates all types of soil, even limestone, and prefers semi-shaded areas of the garden.

In summer, the plant produces some seeds, allowing it to naturalise in gardens without being invasive. It grows in dry shade, even under conifers.

Accompanied by Pulmonaria hybrid 'Majesty', Hosta hybrid 'Big Daddy', and perennial Geranium 'Mourning Widow', Melittis melissophyllum will bring a touch of originality to spring borders.

Melittis melissophyllum in pictures

Melittis melissophyllum (Flowering) Flowering
Melittis melissophyllum (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 2 cm

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

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Bastard Balm, Baum Leaf, Honey Balm

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference837111

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Planting and care

Plant Melittis melissophyllum in light soil rich in humus. Add 1/3 sand and 1/3 compost to your topsoil if it is poor. Ideally, plant it in partial shade, although it tolerates the sun. Water it regularly in the first few months after planting.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing and lightweight

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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