Bastard balm 'Royal Velvet Distinction' Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction' (PBR)

ABOUT
'Royal Velvet Distinction' is a compact, clump-forming perennial to 40cm tall and wide with oval or egg-shaped deeply-veined leaves with scalloped edges. Both the stems and leaves are covered with hairs and are honey scented. Small whorls of orchid-like flowers comprising a dark purple lower lip and white upper lip are borne in late spring and early summer
About this plant
Names
Family
Lamiaceae
Synonyms
bastard balm 'Royal Velvet Distinction'
Common names
Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Crimson Distinction'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants Wildlife Gardens
Propogation
Propagate by division
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble free