| Bergamo Bergamot |
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Monarda x hybrida 'Bergamo'
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| Uses: Culinary/Medicinal/Beverage/Aromatic/Industrial |
Duration: Annual |
| When to Sow: Spring |
Ease of Germination: Easy |
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Impressive annual variety with intense rose-purple flowers arranged in spikes. The flowers start earlier than other bergamots and last through August. The mass of colour is so striking Bergamo was awarded the Fleuroselect Gold Medal for 2008. The leaves have a pleasant mild lemon scent and flavour. Mildew resistant. Ht. 45-60cm (18-24in).
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