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bergamot [Balmy Purple]

Monarda didyma Balmy Purple ('Balbalmurp'^PBR) (Balmy Series)

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Monarda
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump-forming, dwarf perennial to 30cm tall, bearing aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves, and producing tiers of reddish-purple flowers with decorative bracts on short, upright stems from midsummer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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.

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 for home use

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, especially in spring

Diseases

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years