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    MONARDA
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    MONARDA

    Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot

    All Flower JUL-AUG

    Genus of 16 species of annuals and clump-forming, rhizomatous herbaceous perennials.

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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - bees. Long-flowering and colourful. Most garden bergamots are derived from M. didyma (bee balm, Oswego tea) or are hybrids of M. fistulosa (wild bergamot).
    • Place of origin
      North America.
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Some rhizomatous perennials
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Bee friendly
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    Monarda - Growing Guide
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    Varieties
    MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet'
    Scarlet bergamot
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    MONARDA 'Croftway Pink'
    Striking bright pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    MONARDA 'Fireball'
    Bee balm, Bergamot
    Reddish purple flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    MONARDA 'Prairie Night'
    Purple flowers on upright stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    MONARDA 'Schneewittchen'
    (syn. M.'Snow Maiden') - pure white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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