lemon verbena
lemon verbena ( Aloysia citrodora syn. Lippia citriodora )
- 9cm pot
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained, poor, dry soil, or peat-free potting compost in containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to August
- Hardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection)
Slender, lemon-scented, bright green leaves clothe upright stems, while delicate clusters of pale lilac to white flowers offer late summer colour. In frost free areas lemon verbena is an ideal specimen for the front of a sunny border.
Plant Aloysia citrodora (syn.Lippia citriodora) next to paths and entrances where the refreshingly scented foliage, which is useful for herb tea and pot pourri, can be fully appreciated.
Plant Aloysia citrodora (syn.Lippia citriodora) next to paths and entrances where the refreshingly scented foliage, which is useful for herb tea and pot pourri, can be fully appreciated.
Plant lemon verbena in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun, ideally in a sheltered spot or large container that can be moved under cover in winter. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings, and feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser.
Pinch out shoot tips to encourage bushy growth and harvest leaves regularly for fresh use. In autumn, cut back lightly and move plants indoors or to a frost-free greenhouse, watering sparingly through winter to prevent root rot.
Pinch out shoot tips to encourage bushy growth and harvest leaves regularly for fresh use. In autumn, cut back lightly and move plants indoors or to a frost-free greenhouse, watering sparingly through winter to prevent root rot.
