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Monarda 'CAMBRIDGE SCARLET' monarda, beebalm
size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,6-1m
usual width
0,4-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
July-September
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Beebalm (monarda) is a summer-flowering perennial from North America. In July it makes 70-90 cm tall stems with strappy flowers. Cambridge Scarlet is a variety with brilliant red flowers with a few burgundy red leaves underneath. Other leaves are mid green and appear from the ground along the stem. They release a lovely bergamot-like fragrance, similar to what Earl Grey tea is famous for. Moreover the flowers are edible so you can use them for decorating salads or summer sundaes.
Growing conditions and care
It grows reliably in almost any well-drained, medium fertile soil, preferably in full sun. It spreads readily and forms a rich clump with many flowering stems until early autumn. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4)
Last update 04-06-2012
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