MONARDA 'Fireball'

Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot

Reddish purple flowers

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Available again from summer 2021 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

individually £11.50 each, 3+ £9.00 each

Available again from summer 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Details
Mature Size
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Planting Combinations
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - reddish purple
Height - 45cm (18in)
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. - compact, upright, clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped to oval, toothed leaves on square stems. Leaves have conspicuous veins.
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 or excessive winter wet
Partial shade - light, dappled shade
Additional Features - 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
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
Wildlife - Bee friendly -