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bergamot [Dancing Bird] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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bergamot [Dancing Bird]

Monarda didyma Dancing Bird ('Allmobird'^PBR)

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Monarda
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

a clump-forming perennial to around 50cm tall with aromatic, toothed leaves and in summer, whorled clusters ofdeep pinkish-red flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

No pruning required, though deadheading may prolong flowering

Propagation

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

Pests

May be affected by slugs, especially in spring

Diseases

Monardas may be affected by powdery mildews, especially in hot, dry summers; this cultivar is said to be mildew-resistant

Garden Uses

Uses

Rock GardenCottage InformalGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

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

Five To Ten Years