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MONARDA 'Prairie Night'
Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot
Purple flowers on upright stems
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
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Height - 90cm (36in)
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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. - clump-forming perennial. Purple-lilac flowers have green, slightly red-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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade - light, dappled shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. M. 'Prärienacht'. An older, German variety. Wildlife plant - bees
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Pests & Diseases - slugs, powdery mildew
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Place of origin - garden origin.
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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 - - moderately fertile. Humus-rich
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Monarda - Growing Guide
90cm (36in)
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45cm (18in) |






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PERSICARIA
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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