Red Bergamot Seeds - Fruit Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Red Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is an evergreen citrus plant known for its glossy green foliage, fragrant white flowers, and citrus fruits that may develop reddish tones depending on the variety and growing conditions. It is suitable for warm gardens and containers with full sun and well-drained soil.

Features

• Evergreen citrus plant with glossy green foliage
• Produces fragrant white flowers
• Develops aromatic citrus fruits
• Suitable for warm gardens and containers
• Develops an upright, branching growth habit
• Prefers warm, sunny growing conditions
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Citrus bergamia
• Common Name (US): Bergamot Orange
• Other Common Names: Bergamot
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Bergamot Citrus Plant
• Growth Habit: Evergreen tree or shrub
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring through Summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 2–6 weeks in warm, consistently moist growing media
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 10–20 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 10–15 feet apart