Bergamot Monarda

Monarda didyma

Bergamot belongs to the Monarda genus. Bergamot is also known as Monarda

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Grown for its aromatic leaves, which smell similar to the bergamot orange, and for its flowers which attract bees. The dark green leaves have reddish veins. They grow on opposite sides on square stems and have toothed edges. It has ragged, bright red, very showy, tubular flowers that grow in clusters of about 30 together.

Bergamot belongs to the Monarda genus.

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How to grow and keep Bergamot happy

You can stimulate a second flowering in the same year by cutting the flowers right after they bloom. In the fall, prune your Monarda plants to within an inch of the ground. For faster growth, fertilize in the spring with a good all purpose (10-10-10) liquid plant food.

USDA Zone Range Which zones does Bergamot grow best in? 4 - 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Bergamot. 5.5 - 7.5
Water Requirements How much water does Bergamot require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Bergamot need? Low
Soil The type of soil that Bergamot needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Bergamot need to grow? Full Sun
Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Bergamot in. ? Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Bergamot in. ?

How to sow and germinate Bergamot

Surface sow and lightly cover to germinate.

How to transplant Bergamot

Like other members of the Mint Family, Bee Balm can become invasive, but you can keep your clump contained by dividing the roots in either spring or fall. The plant should be divided every 3 years to keep it tidy. Dig up the root clump in the early spring, discard the inner, older portion, and re-plant the new divisions 12 to 15 inches apart.
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How to harvest Bergamot

Companion plants for Bergamot

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Repellent plants for Bergamot

These plants will not grow well with Bergamot so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Bergamot pests

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Common Bergamot diseases & problems

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How long does Bergamot take to grow?

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