Overview
Monarda 'Eugens Kirschrot' 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 'Eugens Kirschrot' 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 'Eugens Kirschrot' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Monarda, known for its aromatic, mid-green, ovate leaves and erect stems. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline, and prefers full sun to partial shade in exposed or sheltered positions. It produces terminal clusters of tubular flowers from summer to early autumn, adding interest to mixed and herbaceous borders or prairie-style plantings. Hardy to UK zone H5, it can be propagated by division in early spring or basal softwood cuttings.
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 'Eugens Kirschrot' 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 'Eugens Kirschrot'
- 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 'Eugens Kirschrot'?
Monarda 'Eugens Kirschrot' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Monarda 'Eugens Kirschrot' need?
Monarda 'Eugens Kirschrot' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Monarda 'Eugens Kirschrot' hardy in the UK?
Monarda 'Eugens Kirschrot' 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 'Eugens Kirschrot'?
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)