Monarda didyma Dancing Bird ('Allmobird'PBR)
bergamot [Dancing Bird]
A clump-forming perennial to around 50cm tall with aromatic, toothed leaves and in summer, whorled clusters ofdeep pinkish-red flowers
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Monarda can be annuals or clump-forming herbaceous perennials with aromatic, ovate leaves and terminal whorls of 2-lipped, tubular flowers from summer to early autumn
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring, before new growth begins, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Prairie planting
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, though deadheading may prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Monardas may be affected by powdery mildews, especially in hot, dry summers; this cultivar is said to be mildew-resistant
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