Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora)

1 well-established plant in a 1 Litre pot, sent in plastic-free packaging. A highly aromatic deciduous shrub, prized for its sherbet citrus fragrance and culinary versatility.

Tender Perennial Shrub | 100/150cm tall | Full sun | Intensely lemon-scented edible leaves | Aromatic pest deterrent and excellent container specimen

Lemon Verbena is a woody shrub; its rough, lance-shaped leaves contain exceptionally high concentrations of essential oils, which means when crushed, the leaves smell like lemon sherbet. The leaves are highly valued for making soothing digestive teas, infusing syrups and vinegars, or flavouring desserts. The foliage also retains its potent aromatic compounds exceptionally well when dried.

The pungent leaves mean that rabbits and deer dont like to eat it, and the strong smell can help mask more vulnerable crops from pests. Lemon verbena has a hardiness rating of RHS H3, the plant is tender and will sustain damage in frosts below -5°C. It is entirely deciduous, dropping all its leaves in late autumn and remaining a bare woody skeleton through the winter. It requires highly free-draining soil and a sheltered, full-sun position, such as against a warm, south-facing brick wall. We grow ours in our polytunnel. For most UK growers, it is best cultivated in a large container mixed with horticultural grit, allowing the plant to be easily moved into a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory to protect the root system from cold, waterlogged winter soil.

Delivery Information

All plants are carefully packed and sent in plastic-free packaging to protect both the plant and the environment. Plants are dispatched promptly so they arrive fresh, healthy, and ready to plant.

We ship orders using a tracked 24-hour delivery service, helping to minimise time in transit and reduce stress on the plant. Orders are packed by hand at the nursery, and we aim to dispatch early in the week to avoid delays over weekends.

If you have any questions about delivery timing or combining orders, please get in touch before ordering and we will be happy to help.

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