Monarda fistulosa - Bergamot

continental : Let’s water these plants only when there are prolonged droughts; if the weather is mild, we can water once every 1-2 weeks, using 1-2 glasses of water, but only if the ground is completely dry.

alpine : During wintry months watering will be sporadic; we suggest irrigating only when the climate is mild and the ground is dry. If the temperatures are very harsh, we can interrupt watering, otherwise let’s act every 2-3 weeks with 0-1 glasses of water.

mediterranean : During the cold months watering takes place only during the mild days, let’s avoid harsh, freezing days, by watering every 0-1 weeks or less with 2-3 glasses of water.

continental : For the the Monarda fistulosa let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
The Monarda fistulosa can stand the cold and can even stand prolonged freezing and very harsh temperatures; therefore it’s grown in the garden.

alpine : For a balanced development, it is best for the the Monarda fistulosa to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
The Monarda fistulosa can stand the cold and can be grown in the garden even during the coldest months of the year.

mediterranean : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
The Monarda fistulosa is a very rustic plant, which can stand without problems the winter cold.

Fertilization Monarda fistulosa : In the winter great part of the perennial plants have a period of vegetative rest, therefore it’s not necessary to fertilize them.