Overview
Monarda didyma Grand Parade ('Acrade') is a clump-forming, erect stems perennial in the genus Monarda, part of the Lamiaceae family, with aromatic, mid-green, lance-shaped or ovate leaves foliage. Monarda didyma Grand Parade ('Acrade') 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. It is native to Ontario.
About
Monarda didyma, the crimson beebalm, scarlet beebalm, scarlet monarda, Eau-de-Cologne plant, Oswego tea, or bergamot, is a North American aromatic herb in the family Lamiaceae.
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 Grand Parade ('Acrade') size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Erect stems
- Foliage
- Aromatic, Mid-green, Lance-shaped or ovate leaves
- Suggested uses
- Mixed borders, Herbaceous borders, Prairie-style plantings
- Native to
- Ontario
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Monarda didyma Grand Parade ('Acrade')
- 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 Grand Parade ('Acrade')?
Monarda didyma Grand Parade ('Acrade') prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Monarda didyma Grand Parade ('Acrade') need?
Monarda didyma Grand Parade ('Acrade') 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 Grand Parade ('Acrade') hardy in the UK?
Monarda didyma Grand Parade ('Acrade') 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 Grand Parade ('Acrade')?
Division in early spring, Basal softwood cuttings.
More in the Monarda genus
- Monardabergamot
- Monarda 'Bergamo'
- Monarda 'Cherokee'
- Monarda 'Deep Purple'bergamot 'Deep Purple'
- Monarda 'Petite Wonder'
- Monarda bradburiana
- Monarda didyma 'Duddiscombe'
- Monarda didyma 'Lilac Lollipop' (Sugar Buzz Series)