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Meet Melissa Limoncelloa lemon balm unlike any other. With an exceptionally strong lemon scent, this refreshing perennial brings zest, vigour, and versatility to your garden, patio, or kitchen windowsill.
More aromatic than standard varieties, Limoncello is a dream for herbal teas, cocktails, culinary dishes, or simply brushing your hand against it for a burst of natural fragrance. With its mounding, well-branched habit, it also doubles beautifully as a ground cover or a vibrant green in mixed herb and flower containers.
Powerfully aromatic An intense citrus scent that stands out from other lemon balms
Vigorous and mounding Grows lush and full without taking over
Perfect for containers Mix it with herbs or flowers for a beautiful, functional display
Perennial performer Keeps coming back year after year with a bit of care
Edible & versatile Ideal for teas, salads, syrups, infusions, or natural remedies
Pollinator friendly Attracts bees and beneficial insects
Plant type: Perennial herb
Botanical name: Melissa officinalis
Sowing season: Spring / Summer
Sunlight: Full sun
Sow depth: Surface sow (press into soil, do not cover)
Spacing: 50cm
Germination: 1421 days
Days to harvest: 7590 days
Perfect for: Herb gardens, patio pots, ground covers, pollinator patches
Plant Type: Perennial
Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis
General Sowing Time: Spring / Summer
Position: Full Sun
Sow Depth:
Spacing: 50cm
Germination: 14 - 21 days
Days to Harvest: 75 - 90 days
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