Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham'

A unique-looking perennial which produces whorls of pink, tube-shaped blooms surrounded by dark purple-pink bracts throughout the summer, if deadheaded regularly. The beautiful blooms of Monarda ?Beauty of Cobham? sit proudly upon its rigid, vertical stems and will attract plenty of bees. This award winning Bergamot will grow happily in a variety of soils, in full sun or dappled shade and makes a perfect addition to wildlife gardens and herbaceous borders. The leaves have a citrus-like scent and can be enjoyed in salads or dried to make potpourri and the blooms make a stunning cut flower display. Height: 100cm (39in). Spread: 50cm (20in). Culinary note: Use the dried leaves to make Bergamot tea or use the sweet, spicy flavoured petals to enhance salads, jellies, rice or pasta dishes.