Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'

Plant details

Holder of the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM), this clump-forming perennial bears rich scarlet flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. The foliage is aromatic, and leaves are sometimes picked for potpourri. Grow plants in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch around plants with garden compost each spring to hold moisture in the soil. To propagate, divide plants in spring.

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Monarda

Cultivar: Cambridge Scarlet

Plant type: Hardy perennial

Flower colour: Red

Foliage colour: Mid-green

Feature: Flowers, Aromatic foliage, Attractive to wildlife

Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade

Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Moist

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Beginner

Height: 90cm

Spread: 45cm

Time to divide plants: March to April

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