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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

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MONARDA 'Croftway Pink'

Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot

Striking bright pink

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £11.50 each, 3+ £9.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - bright pink
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). Flowers to 5cm (2in) long in whorls with pink-tinged bracts.
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 -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
Wildlife - Bee friendly -