Lemon balm 'Aurea'

Melissa officinalis

How to grow Lemon balm 'Aurea'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Aurea is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Aurea requires a loamy, clay and sandy soil with a ph of 4.5 - 7.6 - it grows best in moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Aurea from seed

Transplanting Aurea

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Aurea is a tender plant.

Harvesting Aurea