bergamot 'Blaustrumpf'

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A clump-forming perennial to 90cm tall, bearing aromatic, lance-shaped, purple tinged, mid-green to dark green leaves, and producing tiers of deep violet-purple flowers with purple bracts on upright stems from midsummer to early autumn

bergamot 'Blaustrumpf'

Scientific classification

Species
bergamot 'Blaustrumpf' (Monarda 'Blaustrumpf')
Genus
Monarda
Family
Lamiaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of bergamot 'Blaustrumpf'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of bergamot 'Blaustrumpf'

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bergamot 'Blaustrumpf' care guide

Keep soil evenly moist, especially in summer heat
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist, especially in summer heat

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and after first bloom

Pruning

Deadheading regularly may prolong flowering; cut back to ground level in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or root basal softwood cuttings in spring

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet and do not allow to dry out in summer. Lift and divide every three years.

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

This cultivar is said to show good resistance to powdery mildews that often affect Monarda

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, especially in spring

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