MONARDA 'Fireball'
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MONARDA 'Fireball'
Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot
Reddish purple flowers
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. Resistant to mildew -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, particularly in springtime. Powdery mildew in hot dry summers. -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetReddish purple -
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousCompact, upright, clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped to oval, toothed leaves on square stems. Leaves have conspicuous veins.
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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) -
Scented foliage
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
Will not tolerate drying out or excessive winter wet -
Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
45cm (18in)
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