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MONARDA

Commonly known as Bee balm, Bergamot

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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.
Full sun - or dappled shade. Will not tolerate drying out in summer or excessive winter wet.
Partial shade
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 -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.

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MONARDA 'Cambridge Scarlet' >

Commonly known as: Bee balm, Bergamot.

Scarlet bergamot

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MONARDA 'Croftway Pink' >

Commonly known as: Bee balm, Bergamot.

Striking bright pink

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MONARDA 'Fireball' >

Commonly known as: Bee balm, Bergamot.

Reddish purple flowers

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Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.