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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.
Further Reading....
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialSome rhizomatous perennials
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - bees. Long-flowering and colourful. Most garden bergamots are derived from M. didyma (bee balm, Oswego tea) or are hybrids of M. fistulosa (wild bergamot).Place of originNorth America.
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring Planting Osteospermums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing Summer Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing summer flowering Hemerocallis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Monarda - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of MONARDA
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/monarda_cambridge_scarlet.jpg)
MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'
Bee balm, Bergamot
scarlet bergamot
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MONARDA 'Croftway Pink'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/monarda_croftway_pink_2961.jpg)
MONARDA 'Croftway Pink'
Bee balm, Bergamot
striking bright pink
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MONARDA 'Fireball'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/monarda_fireball_5573s.jpg)
MONARDA 'Fireball'
Bee balm, Bergamot
reddish purple flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MONARDA 'Prairie Night'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/monarda_prairie_night_5701.jpg)
MONARDA 'Prairie Night'
Bee balm, Bergamot
purple flowers on upright stems
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MONARDA 'Schneewittchen'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/monarda_schneewittchen.jpg)
MONARDA 'Schneewittchen'
Bee balm, Bergamot
(syn. M.'Snow Maiden') - pure white flowers
Useful extras...
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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.
3 options from £6.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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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)
3 options from £3.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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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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™.
Only £7.50