Melittis 'Royal Velvet Distinction', 2L Autumn Flowering Bulbs potted plants

potted plants

showy heads of chartreuse-yellow flowers bring colour to a spring border or container

Also known as ‘Californian Lilac’

Salvia Pink Pong bursts into the garden with masses of full lipped blooms of startling magenta held on woody

Melittis 'Royal Velvet Distinction', 2L Autumn Flowering Bulbs potted plantsDespite bearing the rather charming common name of Bastard Balm, Melittis 'Royal Velvet Distinction' still manages to delight. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming, its scalloped green foliage and stems are covered in tiny hairs and emit a slight scent, reminiscent of honey. The flowers are orchid like, with a white upper lip and a dark purple lower lip acting as a landing strip for bees, which love this nectar pollen rich flower.