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MONARDA
Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot
All Flower JUL-AUG
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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Full sunOr dappled shade. Will not tolerate drying out in summer or excessive winter wet. -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good 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. -
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
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
MONARDA 'Croftway Pink'
Bee balm, Bergamot
striking bright pink
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
MONARDA 'Fireball'
Bee balm, Bergamot
reddish purple flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
MONARDA 'Prairie Night'
Bee balm, Bergamot
purple flowers on upright stems
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
MONARDA 'Schneewittchen'
Bee balm, Bergamot
(syn. M.'Snow Maiden') - pure white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
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
