Description
Panorama Red Bergamot Seeds 6864.
Vibrant Scarlet Blooms for Hummingbirds, Bees, and Butterflies.
Panorama Red Bergamot (Monarda didyma), also widely known as Bee Balm, produces an abundance of striking red-to-scarlet flowers throughout June and July. Resting atop sturdy stems reaching 75 to 90 cm in height, both the blooms and foliage carry a delightful citrusy aromatic fragrance. A primary favourite of hummingbirds, native bees, and butterflies, this multi-stemmed perennial brings drama, sweet perfume, and vibrant wildlife activity to sunny garden borders and pollinator beds.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6864
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Botanical Name: Monarda didyma
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Type: Perennial (Short-lived perennial, 4–6 years)
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Bloom Time: June through July (typically blooms in its second year after spring transplanting)
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Height: 75–90 cm
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Plant Spacing: 30 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade (Full sun preferred to prevent powdery mildew)
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Soil Temperature: 15–21°C
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Germination: 30+ days
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Seed Count: Approx. 25 seeds per packet
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Panorama Red Bergamot requires light for germination and good air circulation once established.
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last spring frost. Surface sow seeds on a quality soilless mix, space them 15 cm apart, and cover only lightly with soil. Maintain soil temperatures at 15 to 21°C. Germination is slow and can take 30 days or more. Grow on under lights before hardening off and transplanting outside after frost risk passes.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing: Direct sow outdoors 2 to 3 weeks before your last spring frost, or sow outdoors in late fall for spring emergence. Surface sow and cover very lightly.
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Garden Spacing: Space or thin plants to 30 cm apart to ensure good airflow.
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Maintenance & Health: Plant in full sun where possible—excessive shade and stagnant air can increase susceptibility to powdery mildew. Lift and divide plant clumps every 3 years to maintain plant vigor and extend their lifespan beyond 4 to 6 years.
Why Panorama Red Bergamot Seeds belong in Your Garden
If your goal is to attract hummingbirds, few plants perform as reliably as Red Bergamot. Its bold scarlet flower heads act as natural beacons for pollinators, while its aromatic foliage and long-stemmed habit make it a fragrant, eye-catching standout in cottage gardens and naturalized plantings.
