Common Name: | Bergamot or Bee Balm |
Plant Type: | Perennial |
Position: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Height: | 45cm |
Spread: | 25cm |
Growing Info: Sow under cover Jan-April. Lightly press seeds into surface of moist seed compost and cover lightly with vermiculite. Keep at 20°C to aid germination. Prick out once seedlings are large enough to handle. Acclimatise young plants before planting out 50cm apart after risk of frosts has passed. Seeds can be sown direct between Sep-Nov in their flowering position for flowers the following summer. |
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Aftercare: Keep well-watered in dry weather. Will form clumps in moist soils that can be divided every 3-4 years. |
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Avg. Seeds/Pack: | 60 |
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