Overview
Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Melissa, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende' is a bushy cultivar of the herbaceous perennial genus Melissa, known for its wide, oval-shaped, pleasantly aromatic leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring well-drained fertile soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. It produces small white, two-lipped flowers in summer, adding seasonal interest from spring through summer. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, and flower borders, and can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
About the genus
Melissa is a genus of perennial herbs in the family Lamiaceae. Its species are native to Europe and Asia but cultivated and naturalized in many other places. The name Melissa is derived from the Greek word μέλισσα (mélissa) meaning "honeybee", owing to the abundance of nectar in the flowers.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Melissa
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs - Culinary
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Sage leafhopper
- Disease resistance
- Verticillium wilt
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende'?
Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende' need?
Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende' hardy in the UK?
Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Melissa officinalis 'Quedlinburger Niederliegende'?
Seed, Division in spring or autumn.
