Balm of Gilead Seeds
Balm of Gilead, Canary Balm (Cedronella canariensis)
Description:
Balm of Gilead is a long-lived perennial shrub of the mint (Lamiaceae) family, known for its distinct camphor or wintergreen-like scent and relatively hardy nature. It is native to the Macronesian islands of the North Atlantic Ocean including the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores, although has naturalised in Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Balm of Gilead typically grows to a height of 1.5m tall by 1m wide and features sprawling, square stems with laceolate to ovate leaves, tipped with tubular pink to purple flowers; attractive to pollinators such as bees & butterflies.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: loves warmth & heat, but will still thrive in cool-temperate environments when protected from extreme frosts.
Position: full sun to partial shade.
Soil: prefers well-drained, mesic soil; will tolerate sandy, loamy, or clay soil but thrives best in soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH level (around 6.0 to 7.5) to ensure adequate health and nutrient absorption of the plant.
Water: keep moist during germination and early life stages, but becomes drought-tolerant (low water needs) once established.
Spacing: allow approximately 30 - 90cm of space between each plant to ensure proper air circulation and prevent overcrowding.
Pruning: Regular pruning can help maintain the plant's shape and encourage bushier growth. Trim back after flowering to promote new growth and more blooms.
Propagation: cuttings (late spring or early summer) or seeds (early spring); press the seeds lightly into the soil surface, barely covering them (general rule is to plant a seed twice as deep as its diameter); sometimes scarifying the seed lightly on sandpaper can help with germination but doesn’t seem to be all that necessary. After you have an established plant, you will notice some self-seeding which transplant readily.
Harvest: harvested all year round, but best aromatic qualities in the leaves during the mornings of its pre-flowering phases when its volatile oil is highest in concentration; avoid harvesting more than one-third of the plant's foliage at a time, as this can stress the plant; leave enough foliage behind to sustain its growth. Cut stems where healthy, new leaves are developing.
~50 seeds per pack
Balm of Gilead, Canary Balm (Cedronella canariensis)
Description:
Balm of Gilead is a long-lived perennial shrub of the mint (Lamiaceae) family, known for its distinct camphor or wintergreen-like scent and relatively hardy nature. It is native to the Macronesian islands of the North Atlantic Ocean including the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores, although has naturalised in Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Balm of Gilead typically grows to a height of 1.5m tall by 1m wide and features sprawling, square stems with laceolate to ovate leaves, tipped with tubular pink to purple flowers; attractive to pollinators such as bees & butterflies.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: loves warmth & heat, but will still thrive in cool-temperate environments when protected from extreme frosts.
Position: full sun to partial shade.
Soil: prefers well-drained, mesic soil; will tolerate sandy, loamy, or clay soil but thrives best in soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH level (around 6.0 to 7.5) to ensure adequate health and nutrient absorption of the plant.
Water: keep moist during germination and early life stages, but becomes drought-tolerant (low water needs) once established.
Spacing: allow approximately 30 - 90cm of space between each plant to ensure proper air circulation and prevent overcrowding.
Pruning: Regular pruning can help maintain the plant's shape and encourage bushier growth. Trim back after flowering to promote new growth and more blooms.
Propagation: cuttings (late spring or early summer) or seeds (early spring); press the seeds lightly into the soil surface, barely covering them (general rule is to plant a seed twice as deep as its diameter); sometimes scarifying the seed lightly on sandpaper can help with germination but doesn’t seem to be all that necessary. After you have an established plant, you will notice some self-seeding which transplant readily.
Harvest: harvested all year round, but best aromatic qualities in the leaves during the mornings of its pre-flowering phases when its volatile oil is highest in concentration; avoid harvesting more than one-third of the plant's foliage at a time, as this can stress the plant; leave enough foliage behind to sustain its growth. Cut stems where healthy, new leaves are developing.
~50 seeds per pack
Balm of Gilead, Canary Balm (Cedronella canariensis)
Description:
Balm of Gilead is a long-lived perennial shrub of the mint (Lamiaceae) family, known for its distinct camphor or wintergreen-like scent and relatively hardy nature. It is native to the Macronesian islands of the North Atlantic Ocean including the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores, although has naturalised in Mediterranean climates throughout the world. Balm of Gilead typically grows to a height of 1.5m tall by 1m wide and features sprawling, square stems with laceolate to ovate leaves, tipped with tubular pink to purple flowers; attractive to pollinators such as bees & butterflies.
Growing Conditions:
Climate: loves warmth & heat, but will still thrive in cool-temperate environments when protected from extreme frosts.
Position: full sun to partial shade.
Soil: prefers well-drained, mesic soil; will tolerate sandy, loamy, or clay soil but thrives best in soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH level (around 6.0 to 7.5) to ensure adequate health and nutrient absorption of the plant.
Water: keep moist during germination and early life stages, but becomes drought-tolerant (low water needs) once established.
Spacing: allow approximately 30 - 90cm of space between each plant to ensure proper air circulation and prevent overcrowding.
Pruning: Regular pruning can help maintain the plant's shape and encourage bushier growth. Trim back after flowering to promote new growth and more blooms.
Propagation: cuttings (late spring or early summer) or seeds (early spring); press the seeds lightly into the soil surface, barely covering them (general rule is to plant a seed twice as deep as its diameter); sometimes scarifying the seed lightly on sandpaper can help with germination but doesn’t seem to be all that necessary. After you have an established plant, you will notice some self-seeding which transplant readily.
Harvest: harvested all year round, but best aromatic qualities in the leaves during the mornings of its pre-flowering phases when its volatile oil is highest in concentration; avoid harvesting more than one-third of the plant's foliage at a time, as this can stress the plant; leave enough foliage behind to sustain its growth. Cut stems where healthy, new leaves are developing.
~50 seeds per pack