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Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' Regular / 2 litre / --- / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Type
Regular
Form
2 litre
Size
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Spread
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Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' ---
Common name
bergamot 'Cambridge Scarlet'
Group
Perennials
Family
Lamiaceae
Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
-
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 m
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 m
Habit
Clump forming
Hardiness
Hardy – Average winter (-10 to -5ºC)

Growing conditions
Aspect
South–facing, West–facing, East–facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Product description & Growing guide

Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' (bergamot 'Cambridge Scarlet') is a member of the Lamiaceae family. This perennial exhibits a clump forming growth habit and is characterized by its deciduous foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – average winter (-10 to -5ºc), and is hardy through most of the uk apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central / northerly locations. may suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. plants in pots are more vulnerable. .

When fully mature, Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' can reach an ultimate height of 0.5–1 metres and a spread of 0.1–0.5 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers south–facing, west–facing, east–facing aspect and exposed, sheltered exposure. It thrives best in chalk, clay, loam, sand soil types and should be placed in a full sun, partial shade position.

Seasonal colour
Flower
Foliage
Fruit
Stem
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
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