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MONARDA
Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot
All Flower JUL-AUG
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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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Full sunOr dappled shade. Will not tolerate drying out in summer or excessive winter wet.
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Partial shade
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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).Pests & DiseasesSlugs, particularly in springtime.Powdery mildew in hot dry weather.Place of originNorth America.
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Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Monarda - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of MONARDA

MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'
Bee balm, Bergamot
scarlet bergamot

MONARDA 'Croftway Pink'
Bee balm, Bergamot
striking bright pink

MONARDA 'Fireball'
Bee balm, Bergamot
reddish purple flowers

MONARDA 'Prairie Night'
Bee balm, Bergamot
purple flowers on upright stems
MONARDA 'Schneewittchen'
Bee balm, Bergamot
(syn. M.'Snow Maiden') - pure white flowers
Useful extras...

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

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)
2 options from £6.00

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