Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' — Clump-forming, Erect stems | Fenn

Overview

Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' 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 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' 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 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' 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 fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil and prefers full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. It produces terminal clusters of tubular flowers with two lips from summer to early autumn, adding seasonal 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 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' 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 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia'

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 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia'?

Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' need?

Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

Is Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' hardy in the UK?

Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' 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 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia'?

Division in early spring, Basal softwood cuttings.

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