Melittis 'Royal Velvet Distinction', 2L Autumn Flowering Bulbs Long arching stems hold numerous

Long arching stems hold numerous loosely cupped

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

Inspired by a beloved British native flower

and how that changes us in its turn

Melittis 'Royal Velvet Distinction', 2L Autumn Flowering Bulbs Long arching stems hold numerousDespite 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.