Bee Balm 'Panorama Red'
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Red Bergamot 'Panorama' – Fragrant and Pollinator-Attractive Perennial Seeds
The stunning red to scarlet flowers of red bergamot grace the garden in June and July, attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. The multi-stemmed plants grow 30 to 36 inches tall and have a pleasant fragrance. Although it thrives in full sun to partial shade, excessive shade can encourage powdery mildew. A short-lived perennial (4-6 years), it benefits from being divided every 3 years to ensure longevity.
Spread : 30 cm between plants.
Plant height : 75-90 cm.
Quantity per pack : Approximately 25 seeds.
Companion plants : Echinacea, rudbeckia, milkweed.
Enemy plants : None notable, avoid areas with too much shade.
The flowering season begins : Mid-summer.
Degree of difficulty : Easy.
Family name : Lamiaceae.
Frost Tolerance : Resists frost.
Latin : Monarda didyma .
Light : Full sun.
Propagation : Start indoors or sow directly in fall.
How to Grow :
- Indoor sowing : Start seeds 8-10 weeks before last frost at 60-70°F (15-21°C). Sow on the surface of the soil, cover lightly and space 6 inches (15cm) apart.
- Direct seeding : Plant outdoors 2-3 weeks before last frost or in fall for natural stratification. Thin plants to 12 inches in a sunny location.
- Maintenance : Divide the clumps every 3 years to prolong their life.
