Overview
Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe' is a clump-forming, erect stems herbaceous perennial in the genus Monarda, part of the Lamiaceae family, with aromatic, mid-green, lance-shaped or ovate leaves foliage. Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include mixed borders, herbaceous borders and prairie-style plantings.
About
Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Monarda genus, known for its erect stems and aromatic, mid-green, ovate leaves. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained loam soils with a neutral to alkaline pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for mixed and herbaceous borders as well as prairie-style plantings. Flowering from spring through summer, it produces the characteristic terminal clusters of tubular, two-lipped flowers typical of Monarda species.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Monarda
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Erect stems
- Foliage
- Aromatic, Mid-green, Lance-shaped or ovate leaves
- Suggested uses
- Mixed borders, Herbaceous borders, Prairie-style plantings
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe'
- Propagation
- Division in early spring, Basal softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to rabbits and deer
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe'?
Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe' need?
Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe' hardy in the UK?
Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe'?
Division in early spring, Basal softwood cuttings.
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