Lemon Balm

Pots:

£12.95
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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a fragrant and versatile herb known for its lemon-scented leaves and calming properties. Easy to grow, it is perfect for adding a fresh, citrus flavour to your dishes and drinks. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Explore more in our Lemon Balm Plants collection.

Details

Lemon Balm is prized for its fresh lemon scent and bright green foliage. It thrives in sunny to partly shaded locations and is perfect for garden beds, containers, and windowsills.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Ideal for garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces bright green leaves with a refreshing lemon scent
  • Perfect for culinary use, especially in teas, salads, and desserts

What's Included

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
Position Sheltered
Soil Well-drained
Planting Time Spring or Autumn
Moisture Well-drained
Hardiness Hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 30cm
Height and Spread 1m x 0.5m
Annual or Perennial Perennial

What You Need To Know About “Lemon Balm”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Lemon Balm is perfect for adding a fresh, citrus flavour and a touch of calm to your dishes and drinks, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing fragrant, lemon-scented leaves from spring to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces fragrant, lemon-scented leaves
  • Great for culinary use, teas, and aromatherapy

Lemon Balm is perfect for adding a fresh, citrus flavour and a touch of calm to your dishes and drinks, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing fragrant, lemon-scented leaves from spring to autumn.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces fragrant, lemon-scented leaves
  • Great for culinary use, teas, and aromatherapy
Planting Time: All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill
Planting Time: All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for lemon balm?

Lemon balm thrives in well-draining, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0. It prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade​.

How do I prevent lemon balm from becoming invasive?

Plant in containers or raised beds, regularly harvest, prune, mulch, and use root barriers to control its spread​.

What are the health benefits of lemon balm?

Lemon balm helps alleviate stress, anxiety, and digestive issues. It also has antimicrobial properties, useful for treating cold sores and promoting skin health.

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