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    MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'
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    MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'

    Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot

    Scarlet bergamot
     
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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
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      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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    View Planting Combinations
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    LIGULARIA dentata 'Desdemona' and MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'
    Macleaya ‘Kelways Coral Plume’, Cicimifuga ‘Pink Spike’ and Monarda ‘Cambridge Scarlet’ and Hemerocallis not in flower
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    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
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