Buzzy® Monarda, Lemon Bergamot seeds 0.15g

Lemon Bergamot Seeds
Buzzy® Monarda citriodora

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.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Annual
Botanical Name: Monarda citriodora
Common Name: Lemon Bergamot
Height: Approx. 50–75 cm
Position: Full sun
Flowering Time: June–September
Ideal For: Herb gardens, pollinator gardens, borders, natural planting, tea herbs, edible leaves

Growing Information

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
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.

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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