bergamot 'Violet Queen'

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

Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in autumn

Propagate by division in spring or root basal cuttings in spring

May be attacked by slugs

May be subject to powdery mildews