Melittis 'Royal Velvet Distinction', 2L Autumn Flowering Bulbs Hand painted in Portugal and

Hand painted in Portugal and finished with a glossy glaze

potted plants

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

and how that changes us in its turn

Long arching stems hold numerous loosely cupped

Melittis 'Royal Velvet Distinction', 2L Autumn Flowering Bulbs Hand painted in Portugal andDespite 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.