Melissa officinalis ‘Lemon Balm’ – 10cm pot

A fast-growing, hardy, evergreen perennial herb. Small emerald, rounded foliage can be used in multiple dishes and teas. The foliage has a very distinctive lemon aroma and flavour. Harvest as you require.

Position: Full Sun – Part Shade
Height: 20-25cm
Width: 60cm

Planting Tips
Garden Beds: Make sure to prepare the soil prior to planting. Mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost can help to condition and revitalize tired soils. Make sure to blend compost/manures with the pre-existing soil. Once the soil has been prepare, dig a hole which is wider, but not deeper, than the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole and back fill any gaps with the excess soil. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots. Container Gardens: Make sure that the container chosen is large enough for the plant being planted. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant. Make a hole which is wider but not deeper than the original size of the pot the plant came in. Position the plant in the hole and back fill any gaps with the excess soil. Water the plant in to settle the roots.