About
A compact perennial to 45cm tall bearing flowers with pinkish-purple petals surrounding darker centres in summer.
About the genus
Monarda can be annuals or clump-forming herbaceous perennials with aromatic, ovate leaves and terminal whorls of 2-lipped, tubular flowers from summer to early autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well drained soil in full sun
PruningDeadheading regularly may prolong flowering; cut back to ground level in autumn
PropagationPropagate in spring by division before new growth begins or from basal softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceThis cultivar is said to show good resistance to powdery mildews that often affect Monardas