Tilia platyphyllos Seeds | Large-leaved Lime
LATIN NAME: Tilia platyphyllos
COMMON NAME: Large-leaved Lime
Plant Profile
Tilia platyphyllos, commonly known as Large-leaved Lime, is a fine, generous tree. Large-leaved lime is a tall, generous, fragrant, honey tree of old woodlands, and its broad, heart-shaped leaves and hanging clusters of small, cream, fragrant flowers have made it a familiar of countryside for a very long time. Flowers have a long record of use for fine, fragrant tisane of old world. It is a fine, generous tree of deep, rich, moist ground. Its flowers draw a steady traffic of bees and other beneficial insects. Together these qualities explain its long-standing appeal to gardeners.
Science & Biotechnology
Like other members of the Tilia group, Tilia platyphyllos draws steady attention from botanists and plant breeders, who value the genus both as a subject of research and as a source of garden-worthy material. Large-leaved lime has a strong and well-documented place in plant science, and it has been studied for its fragrant, nectar-rich flowers and its long history in old woodlands. Breeders and collectors still work with it, so well-kept seed remains available.
Uses & Benefits
Beyond its ornamental appeal, Large-leaved Lime has the practical versatility that makes a plant worth growing from seed year after year. Large-leaved lime is grown for flowers and fine timber. Hanging clusters of small, cream, fragrant flowers are one of great honey flowers of old world, and they have a long record of use for fine, fragrant tisane as well. Tall, round-headed tree is a fine, generous shade and avenue tree of park and large garden, and pale, fine wood has a long record of use for carving and cabinet work. Given the right start, it carries on with minimal intervention.
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Growing from Seed
Raising Large-leaved Lime from seed is straightforward. Sow evenly over the surface and cover lightly into a loose, well-drained seed compost, water in gently, and keep the sowing in bright light with steady moisture. Grow the youngsters on steadily in pots until well rooted, then move them to their final positions.
Our Take
As a fine, generous tree, it settles into a routine quickly once established. Large-leaved Lime is the kind of plant that rewards a permanent spot. Fresh seed sown into evenly moist compost is most of the battle won.
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