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Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction' - Bastard Balm
Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction' - Bastard Balm

Bastard Balm

Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction'

  • Bi-coloured orchid-like flowers
  • Hooded white flowers with a deep pink lower lip
  • Flowers appear on the leaf axils
  • Velvety scalloped dark green leaves, 8 cm long
  • Foliage has a honey scent
  • Bloom Time: Mid-June to mid-July
  • Flower Size: 4 cm

ZONE:
6

COLOUR:
Purple, White, Bicoloured

HEIGHT:
30-35 cm

SPREAD:
30-35 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Suitable for the front perennial border, along a woodland path or in containers. Plant in full sun or partial shade in an average to moist soil. 

Characteristics & Attributes

Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Fragrant
Fragrant
SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
HABIT:
Upright
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Border/edging