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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
MELISSA officinalis 'Gold Leaf'
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Origin: | Europe |
| Special Features: | Striking golden foliage in spring. Whitish to pale-lilac, hooded flowers. |
| Historical: | Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2005. |
| Basic Colour: | (white / cream) |
| Flower Colour: | whitish to pale-lilac |
| Natural Flowering Period: | May - July |
| Flower: | inconspicuous |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z3 - Z9
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| Foliage: | heart-shaped, bright gold leaves in spring, changing to light green, fragrant lemon aroma |
| Growth Habit: | bushy |
| Height with Flowers: | 40 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 40 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | well-drained / average |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | ornamental foliage plant / medicinal plant / tea herb / culinary herb / groundcover |
| Usage: | honey-bee food plant |
| Portion weight: | 0.05 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.4878 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
2050 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
2 Gram |
| Sowing Rates/Trays: | 2 - 3 per cell |
| Plug tray recommended size(s): | 128 / 288 |
| Sowing Direction: |
(16) See 15 with the exception of germination being slower and more irregular. This poses no problems. (15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
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| Best Sowing Date (northern Hemisphere, Field condition): |
Anytime |
| Sowing to Germination: | 2 - 3 weeks |
| Germination to Transplant: | 4 - 8 weeks |
| Transplanting to Potting: | 6 - 10 weeks |
| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") / 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Medium (150-200 ppm) |
