Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Herb
- Germination Time 7-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 45-60 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to light afternoon shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates average garden soils
- Watering Moderate watering; keep evenly moist but not waterlogged
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time Flowers 60-90 days after sowing; blooms mid to late summer
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, pollinator gardens, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor; deadhead spent blooms
Description
Sweet Leaf Bergamot, a perennial herb, is suitable for garden beds, borders, pollinator gardens, and containers. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and space plants 45-60 cm apart in full sun to light afternoon shade, on well-drained, fertile soil. Expect germination in 7-21 days and keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. It thrives at 15-25°C; blooms appear 60-90 days after sowing, with flowers flowering mid to late summer. Divide clumps every 2-3 years and deadhead spent blooms.