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Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' is sought after for its long season of rich scarlet flowers on upright stems, from midsummer to early autumn. It looks gorgeous when planted en-mass in the middle of a sunny border, where its flowers will typically be smothered with butterflies and bees.
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Growing Information
| Common Name | Bergamot, Bee Balm |
|---|---|
| Genus | Monarda |
| Exposure | Exposed, Sheltered |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand, Clay |
| Soil pH | All |
| Soil Moisture | Moist / Well Drained |
| Height (Max.) | 50-100cm |
| Spread (Max.) | 60cm |
| Growth Habit | Clump Forming |
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Planting | Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Protect from excessive winter wet and do not allow to dry out in summer |
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Plant Care
Plug plants are small, young plants grown in cell trays. Even the largest plug plants, described as extra-large or jumbo, are still small plants from cell trays and not established plants. Plug plants can be great value compared to buying more established plants however they may need some extra care to get them started.
Caring for Plug Plants
We recommend starting plug plants in a small pot and not planting directly into open ground or large pots/planters. You will want a plant pot roughly the size of a tea mug, commonly referred to as 7cm or 9cm pots. Ensure the pot has plenty of holes underneath and preferably over two tiers for even better drainage.
Reduced PlasticsIn order to lessen our environmental impact, all of our plants will be removed from their plastic cell trays or pots before sending. Ensure you are ready to pot your plants when they arrive.