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Bergamot Plant
Bergamot Plant
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Bergamot Plant

Monarda didyma


 

1 or more £1.95 each
5 or more £1.75 each

 

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This Product will be available March / April 2012, but can be pre-ordered now.
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Supplied as a pot grown plant grown in a 7cm pot.

 

 

Sometimes known as Bee Balm this pretty herb has a wonderful lemon-orange scent.

Indian tribes used wild Bergamot to treat colds and bronchial complaints.

The young leaves can be used to add a delicate citrus flavour to fish, chicken or omelette dishes whether used fresh or dried.

The pinky mauve flowers can be added to salads or dried (they keep their colour well) and used as a Winter decoration.

Leaves can be steeped in water to make a refresh citrus flavoured tea or blend with good quality black tea to make an Earl Grey substitute it became popular in New England as a tea substitute after the Boston Tea Party in 1773!

  • Hardy perennial.
  • Likes a sunny  or partial shade position.
  • Likes rich, light, moist soil. 
  • Flowers early Summer onwards.
  • Reaches 2 - 3 feet (60 - 90 cm) high.
  • Ensure the plants are always moist but never waterlogged.
  • Mulch plants in hot dry spells to keep the roots moist and cool. 
  • Great for bees and butterflies.
  • Top Tips.
  • Split the plants every couple of years but only replant the outer shoots of the original plant as the older inner parts tend to die off.
  • Culinary Uses.
  • Can be scattered in salads or summer drinks.
  • Leaves can be infused in tea (is used for Earl Grey tea).
  • Can be used in stuffing.
  • Lovely for flavouring omlettes, fish and chicken.
  • Medicinal uses.
  • Can relieve nausea, flatulence, menstrual pain and insomia as a tea.
  • Steam inhalation can help bronchial catarrh and sore throats.
  • Has antiseptic properties.
  • Can relax nerves and reduce tension.
  • Induces perspiration so can help reduce fever and easing colds.
  • Can relieve  rheumatic aches.
  • Other Uses.
  • Can be dried and used in flower arrangements.
  • The flowering tops can be used to make hair oil!
  • Used in pot pourri.

Disclaimer

Avoid if pregnant. As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them, this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any unforeseen latent side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before use.

Supplied as a pot grown plant grown in a 7cm pot.

For a little more in depth information on Bergamot Plant you may find the following article of great use...
Bee Friendly Plants

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Bergamot Plant

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Prices for this product - 1 or more £1.95 each 5 or more £1.75 each
This Product may be purchased in units of 1; the minimum quantity of this product you may purchase is 1.

This Product is subject to group discount if you are buying multiple products from the same pricing group. Click here for a list of products in this group.

This Product will be available March / April 2012, but can be pre-ordered now.
Click here for information on Pre-Ordering.
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