Beautiful whorl shaped blooms of pale purple and green, much loved by bees and an unusual bouquet filler.
 
When to Sow: Sep - Apr

HOW TO SOW LEMON BERGAMOT:
Sow indoors -   Sow 2mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Just cover the seed with a sprinkling of soil.Ideal temp. 20°C.  Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle to individual  pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.

Can be sown directly in autumn where they are to flower for the following year.Keep well watered until plants are well established
Classification: Short lived Perennial
Expert Level:  Medium
Germination Time : 2-3 Weeks
Flowering Time:May- Aug
 
Site: Full Sun/ Part Sun
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: May need staking
Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders, Dried
Harvesting: Cut when whorls have turned purple  and dip ends into boiling water
Days to Maturity:  110-120 Days
 
Vase Life: 7-10 Days
Height: 70-90cm
Plant Spacing:  20cm