bergamot 'Elsie's Lavender'

Grow 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. Divide regularly to maintain airflow and vigour

Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers. Cut stems down to the ground in autumn, or leave seed heads for winter structure

Propagate by basal softwood cuttings or by division in early spring

May be susceptible to slugs and to leaf and bud eelworms

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases