Monarda
The tall vibrant flowers of Monarda release an orange like scent which earns them the common name Bergamot after the Bergamot Orange.
Monarda tend to flower late summer from August through to September and are therefore ideal for a late flowering summer border.
How to plant Monarda
Bergamot prefer a sunny position for best results.
Choose a moist soil or keep the Monarda well watered throughout the summer months.
Monarda grow to be up to 1.5 metres in height so they are best grown in a border toward the back where their stems can be hidden by the plants in front. They spread naturally so should be given some space to do so.