Bergamot

Bergamot has very distinctive flower-heads each one consists of a large number of curving tubular flowers growing out from a central point, creating a shaggy dome of petals. The plant has a long flowering season, from early summer to early autumn, and blooms almost continuously if deadheaded periodically. The foliage is aromatic, and leaves are sometimes picked for potpourri. On soil that stays moist, plants can spread fairly quickly so clumps may need to be divided about every three years. 'Beauty of Cobham' has purplish green foliage and pale pink flowers surrounded by purple bracts. It has been given an Award of Garden Merit (AGM), which is for plants of outstanding excellence.