Buzzy® Monarda, Lemon Bergamot seeds 0.15g

Buzzy® Monarda, Lemon Bergamot seeds 0.15g

Overview

Buzzy® Monarda, Lemon Bergamot seeds 0.15g is a distinctive annual herb and flowering plant with aromatic lemon-scented leaves and pretty purple-pink, lavender-like flowers. Lemon Bergamot is attractive to insects and makes a lovely addition to herb gardens, wildlife-friendly borders and natural-style planting. The fragrant leaves can also be used for tea or to add flavour to salads, fish, shellfish and white meat dishes.

Key Features

• Buzzy® Monarda citriodora.
• Why Grow Lemon Bergamot?
• Lemon Bergamot is both ornamental and useful, offering scented foliage, attractive flowers and value for wildlife. Its lemon-scented leaves are especially popular for herbal tea, while the flowers bring soft colour and interest to summer gardens.
• A fragrant, insect-friendly annual herb with lemon-scented leaves and beautiful purple-pink flowers.
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Sowing Instructions

• Sow Outdoors: April–June, directly where plants are to grow
• Sowing Depth: Lightly cover with fine soil
• Germination: Keep soil moist until seedlings appear
• Thinning: Thin out or transplant after emergence to the correct spacing

Growing Conditions and Care

• Position: Full sun
• Spacing: Approx. 30 cm apart
• Care: Grow in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Pick leaves as needed and allow flowers to develop for pollinators

Harvesting and Use

• Flowering Time: June–September

Product Details

• Plant Type: Annual
• Botanical Name: Monarda citriodora
• Common Name: Lemon Bergamot
• Height: Approx. 50–75 cm
• Ideal For: Herb gardens, pollinator gardens, borders, natural planting, tea herbs, edible leaves
• Pack size: 0.15g

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