bergamot
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A short-lived perennial often grown as an annual or biennial to 60cm tall with narrow, toothed, lance-shaped leaves that smell of lemon when crushed. Scented, tubular, two-lipped white, pink and purple flowers over purplish bracts are borne in tiered, globular clusters around the stem; each flower stem usually carries between two and six flower clusters
Scientific classification
- Species
- bergamot (Monarda citriodora)
- Genus
- Monarda
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbs - Culinary · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- 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
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bergamot
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bergamot care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially in summer heat
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, especially in summer heat
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and after first bloom
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Protect from excessive winter wet and do not allow to dry out in summer
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Prone to powdery mildews
Pests
Generally trouble free
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