bergamot 'Schneewittchen'
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A clump-forming perennial to 90cm tall, with lance-shaped, aromatic, mid-green foliage. From mid-summer to early autumn each upright stem carries a whorl of two-lipped, tubular, white flowers with green bracts and a pale green centre
Scientific classification
- Species
- bergamot 'Schneewittchen' (Monarda 'Schneewittchen')
- Genus
- Monarda
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bergamot 'Schneewittchen'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bergamot 'Schneewittchen'
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bergamot 'Schneewittchen' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningDeadheading regularly should encourage more flowers. Cut stems down to the ground in autumn, or leave seed heads for winter structure
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring, before new growth begins, or by basal softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in 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
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially in hot, dry weather
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, especially in spring
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