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Monarda 'Gewitterwolke' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Monarda 'Gewitterwolke'

Monarda 'Gewitterwolke'

Fragrant

Genus: Monarda
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial, up to 1.3m high, with aromatic, slightly glossy green leaves. Deep purple-pink flowers, made up of many small tubular florets emerging from a central disc, framed by greenish-purple bracts are produced from mid to late summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by basal softwood cuttings or by division in early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and to leaf and bud eelworms

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years