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    MONARDA
    MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'
    MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'

    Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot

    Scarlet bergamot
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, particularly in springtime. Powdery mildew in hot dry weather.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Red
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Perennial. Oval, toothed leaves to 14cm (5½in) long. Flowers to 5cm (2in) long produced in whorls.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented foliage
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • 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
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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    Photo of Achillea, Deschampsia, Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’ and Monarda ‘Cambridge Scarlet’ planted together
    Achillea, Deschampsia, Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’ and Monarda ‘Cambridge Scarlet’
    Photo of Achillea, Deschampsia, Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’, Monarda ‘Cambridge Scarlet’ and Sedum spectabile planted together
    Achillea, Deschampsia, Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’, Monarda ‘Cambridge Scarlet’ and Sedum spectabile
    Photo of LIGULARIA dentata 'Desdemona' and MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet' planted together
    LIGULARIA dentata 'Desdemona' and MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'
    Photo of Macleaya ‘Kelways Coral Plume’, Cicimifuga ‘Pink Spike’ and Monarda ‘Cambridge Scarlet’ and Hemerocallis not in flower planted together
    Macleaya ‘Kelways Coral Plume’, Cicimifuga ‘Pink Spike’ and Monarda ‘Cambridge Scarlet’ and Hemerocallis not in flower
    Photo of MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Morning Light' and MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet' planted together
    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Morning Light' and MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'
    Photo of Monarda and Agapanthus planted together
    Monarda and Agapanthus
    Photo of MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet' and COREOPSIS verticillata 'Grandiflora' planted together
    MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet' and COREOPSIS verticillata 'Grandiflora'
    Photo of Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’, Hemerocallis ‘Sammy Russell’, Monarda and Echinacea purpurea planted together
    Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’, Hemerocallis ‘Sammy Russell’, Monarda and Echinacea purpurea

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    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
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