Variegated Lemon Balm Plants

This is the lemon scented cousin of traditional Lemon Balm which has beautiful variegated foliage and is a real showstopper to add to your garden. It is fantastically versatile, used in in herbal teas, desserts or cocktails and just keeps on going all year long. Whether you use it fresh for that citrusy summer feeling, freeze it into ice cubes or dehydrate it and jar it for use whenever you need it, it's a taste sensation you'll be glad to have on hand.

Bees will absolutely love this beautiful plant, especially when it puts on a pretty display of flowers in the summer months. Not only will this please the bees, but it's sure to put a smile on your face every single time you brush past or spot the gold-tipped leaves on display. Plant it up with a selection of classic and quirky herbs and you'll have a feast for all the senses. 

You'll also be glad to learn that its a relatively low-maintenance plant to look after, thriving in both sunny and shade gardens. A little prune each year will keep it looking its best, but if you really want to go to town and give it the care it really deserves, you can take a look at our full guide here which gives you all the tips and tricks from planting to propagation.

Looking for another herb with a citrusy taste? Why not try Lemon Bergamont?

• Latin Name: Melissa officinalis 'Aurea'

  Type: Perennial

  Soil Type: Moist/well drained soil

  Where should I plant this variety? Sun or partial shade

  How tall does it grow? Approx 60cm - 80cm

  How much space does it need? Spreads rapidly. Keep contained

  When does it flower? White flowers during mid summer.

  Top care tips: Prune back after flowering and divide late in the year. Keep this variety contained!

   
  

  Delivery Information

• We really love this variety. Variegated Lemon Balm is the highly attractive cousin of your traditional Lemon Balm. Highly attractive because of the gorgeous golden variegation that occurs on the deep green leaves of the plant. It smells delicious and lemony; as you brush past the plant it can’t help but fill your mind with the possibilities. Nice chopped into a salad, fantastic seasoning for fish or chicken, a lovely topping for dessert, outstanding as a soothing herbal tea and definitely should be added to cocktails. To name just a few options! This plant will spread aggressively if not contained. Its gorgeous foliage will spread and the bees will love the white flowers that it produces during midsummer. Plant it somewhere in full sun or partial shade. Cut back the foliage regularly to promote vigorous and healthy new growth. We love this plant!

   

• Delivery options explained

   

  Pre-order delivery option

  From January to March, customers are able to pre-order herbs for delivery later in spring, to ensure that you receive the unusual varieties that you desire. We begin dispatch of pre-orders from late March, once all items in your order are available for dispatch in one delivery, as some varieties will be available a little later in the year than others. You will receive notification when this dispatch takes place along with tracking information but if you would like an estimated delivery date after placing your pre-order, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Order Now delivery option

  From late March to autumn, herbs will be available for immediate dispatch subject to their availability. We dispatch our fresh potted herbs Monday-Wednesday each week to avoid postal delays over the weekend. We aim to dispatch all fresh herb orders in less than seven days, i.e. an order placed Thursday-Sunday would likely be dispatched the following Monday/Tuesday. Orders placed Monday-Tuesday we would aim to dispatch by the Wednesday of that week. We do not dispatch on bank holidays.

  If you have a specific dispatch date that you would like us to aim towards, please do not hesitate to let us know. We can't guarantee a particular date but will strive to do our best for you.

  Dispatch information

  All orders are dispatched via a next day courier, ensuring that your herbs reach you promptly and in good health. For customers in the Highlands, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland this is a 48-hour delivery service.

  Please note that we do not offer a collection service. Our site is not suitable to receive visitors and this is a rule that we have to apply universally out of respect to our neighbours and family.

   

  Packaging

  
  We aim to reuse packaging as much as possible. Your herbs will be delivered in taupe recyclable pots. We are moving over to using plastic blister cell packaging which contains at least 90% recycled content and is itself 100% recyclable. These things are important to you and are important to us.
  
  

  Customer satisfaction

  Occasionally due to circumstances beyond our control, problems can arise. If you are not satisfied in the condition of your plants upon reaching you, please contact us as soon as possible providing pictures so that we can deal with your enquiry and feedback to our courier service. We will endeavour to ensure a resolution is reached that leaves you satisfied.