MONARDA 'Croftway Pink'

Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot

Striking bright pink
Further Reading....
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    Bright pink
  • Height
    90cm (36in)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Perennial. Oval, toothed leaves to 14cm (5½in). Flowers to 5cm (2in) long in whorls with pink-tinged bracts.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Will not tolerate drying out in summer or excessive winter wet.
  • Partial shade
    Or light, dappled shade

MONARDA 'Croftway Pink'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, particularly in springtime. Powdery mildew in hot dry weather.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Scented Plants
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Monarda - Growing Guide
90cm (36in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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