bergamot 'Violet Queen'
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A deciduous perennial to 90cm tall, with purple-tinged foliage and bright violet-purple flowers above dull purple bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- bergamot 'Violet Queen' (Monarda 'Violet Queen')
- 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
- 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 'Violet Queen'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bergamot 'Violet Queen'
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bergamot 'Violet Queen' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or root basal cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to slug attack
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