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MONARDA 'Croftway Pink'
Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot
Striking bright pink
Further Reading....
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- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - bright pink -
Height - 90cm (36in) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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). Flowers to 5cm (2in) long in whorls with pink-tinged bracts.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun - will not tolerate drying out in summer or excessive winter wet. -
Partial shade - or light, dappled shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, particularly in springtime. Powdery mildew in hot dry weather. -
Place of origin - garden origin. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
Monarda - Growing Guide
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90cm (36in)
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45cm (18in) |
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
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