bergamot 'Mohawk'

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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, bright purple-pink flowers with decorative, purple bracts and a dark centre

bergamot 'Mohawk'

Scientific classification

Species
bergamot 'Mohawk' (Monarda 'Mohawk')
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 'Mohawk'

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of bergamot 'Mohawk'

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bergamot 'Mohawk' 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 should encourage more flowers. Cut stems down to the ground in autumn, or leave seed heads for winter structure

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring, before new growth begins, or by basal softwood cuttings

Growing

Grow 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, though this cultivar is said to have some resistance

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, especially in spring

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