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Bergamot : Monarda Pink Supreme
Wild Bergamot; Beebalm
Type: Perennials
Height: Short 15" (Plant 14-18" apart)
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade
Zones: 4-9 Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal
Flower Color / Accent: Pink / Pink
An excellent dwarf variety of vibrant bright pink flowers on 15" plants. Monarda Pink Supreme has tubular florets that form a crown around the flowerhead. A carefree strong grower. Exquisite when paired with Achillea or Russian Sage. Patented.
Features to Note:
Deer Resistant
Fragrant
OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Rabbit Resistant
For a sunny spot
Wet Site tolerant
General Information:
Although many Monardas are grown for their stature, these new shorter versions widen the selection of this garden standard. Strong grower in the North, can be overpowering in Southern gardens. Erect stems support uniquely shaped flowers. When crushed the foliage will release a spicy fragrance and the leaves can be used to make delightful teas.
Plant Care:
Prefers moist, compost-rich soil. Divide spring or fall every 3-4 years. Thinning stems out to increase air circulation will help prevent powdery mildew, as will keeping plants watered during dry spells. Foliage can be cut back after flowering to encourage fresh new leaves.
Lamiaceae Monarda citriodora
This is an example of the timeline you would see based on your growing conditions.
Bergamot: Bergamot
Monarda Pink Supreme
Bergamot is a perennial herb in the Mint family. The leaves are very aromatic with a citrusy scent and make a delightful lemony flavored tea, commonly referred to as "Oswego Tea". This herb also has medicinal properties. The stunning flowers will attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects.
Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Moderate
- Grown as
- Perennial
- Growing Habit
- -
- Hardiness
- Hardy
Bergamot is hardy and will tolerate extreme cold.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Cold, Cool, Warm
Bergamot prefers cool, moist conditions. The plants prefer full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 55°F - 85°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 60°F
There's no advantage to starting your seeds in cold soil, so wait until it's warmed up a little, to at least 60˚ F.
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- No
- Light
- Water
- Moderate
Bergamot thrives in soil that is consistently moist. The flavor will be inferior if grown in dry soil.
- Feeder
- Moderate
These plants grow best in rich soil, but almost any soil will do.
- Suitability
- Tolerates light frost, Tolerates hard frost, Partial shade
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes
When growing in confined spaces, Bergamot should be divided regularly, to prevent overcrowding. The best way to grow it is in a 5 gallon bucket with the bottom cut out, sunk into the ground to within 2 or 3" of the rim.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- Yes
- Color
- Light Green
- Fruit Size
- - "
- Plant Height
- 20.0 - 36.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 12.0 - 14.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-10
- Disease Resistance
- -
- Taste Profile
Lemony taste.
- Rotation Group
- Perennial
Last Frost Date (LFD) refers to the approximate date of the last killing frost of spring.
Example first frost date on April 08.
First Frost Date (FFD) refers to the approximate date of the first killing frost of winter.
Example first frost date on November 01.
