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    MONARDA
    MONARDA
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    MONARDA

    Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot

    All Flower JUL-AUG

    Genus of 16 species of annuals and clump-forming, rhizomatous herbaceous perennials.

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    • Good to know
      More mildew resistant than most. Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, particularly in springtime. Powdery mildew in hot, dry weather.
    • Place of origin
      Chicago Botanic Garden, USA.
    • Height
      30-40cm (12-16in)
    • Spread
      30-40cm (12-16in)
    • Herbaceous
      Lower growing perennial than the others.
    • Scented foliage
      Aromatic leaves
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Full sun
      Will not tolerate drying out in summer or excessive winter wet.
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade
    • Mature Size
      30-40cm (12-16in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        30-40cm (12-16in)
      		  
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    varieties
    MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'
    Scarlet bergamot
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    MONARDA 'Croftway Pink'
    Striking bright pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    MONARDA 'Fireball'
    Bee balm, Bergamot
    Reddish purple flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00 £10.50
    MONARDA 'Prairie Night'
    Purple flowers on upright stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    MONARDA 'Schneewittchen'
    (syn. M.'Snow Maiden') - pure white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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