Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction'

Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction'

Common Name: 'Bastard balm'

A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with scalloped, honey-scented, wrinkled and hairy, dark green leaves on erect stems and terminal, orchid-like white flowers with a large dark purple lip in late spring and early summer. May-Jul. H40cm S40cm.

£10.00

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Care Instructions

Best grown in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade but will grow in sun as long as the soil is moist as the plant hates to dry out. Attractive to bees and butterflies.

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good for pollinators
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Purple flowers
  • White flowers
  • Good for spring
  • Good for summer
  • 30cm to 60cm
Plant No: 1723

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871