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MONARDA
Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot
All Flower JUL-AUG
Further Reading....
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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. - annuals and clump-forming rhizomatous perennials.
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Full sun - or dappled shade. Will not tolerate drying out in summer or excessive winter wet. -
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Additional Features - 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). -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, particularly in springtime.Powdery mildew in hot dry weather. -
Place of origin - North America. -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.
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Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
5-Ring grow through support
Supports plants and stops them falling over. Continuous steel rod shaped into 5 rings approx 14cm.
2 options from £14.95
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Releasable plant supports
90cm high and sold in packs of 3. Each supports multiple stems with quick release.
2 options from £10.95
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
4 options from £28.00
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
