Balm, Orange - Herb , Melissa ‘Mandarin Balm’ RARE Calming Sweet 'Bee Balm' (Limited)

Melissa officinalis mandarina, Perennial - Attracts Bees & a Calming Herb, A rare & charming perennial balm, Melissa ‘Mandarin Balm’ carries an exquisitely bright mandarin‑orange fragrance, every bit as spirited as traditional lemon balm yet touched with a sunnier, citrus glow. In summer it scatters tiny white, nectar‑rich flowers that beckon bees, honouring its ancient Greek name meaning “honey bee.” The leaves brew a delicious aromatic tea & lend a lively sparkle to salads & cooling drinks. With its gentle trailing habit, it excels as ground cover, or in hanging baskets and containers where its citrus perfume can drift delightfully. Height to 30 cm. In autumn, once it dies back, prune to just above the soil and clear spent growth; fresh shoots will rise again in early spring, Seed Count Approx - 40 to 50 avg 

  SOWING - Grows freely in any soil &p propagated by seeds sown insitu early spring or from autumn splitting, Deciduous perennial, While it prefers full sun, it’s moderately shade-tolerant, much more so than most herbs, so can do a slightly shady spot, Pots and window boxes are good.