Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Bergamot has distinctive flowerheads, each one consists of a large number of curving tubular flowers growing out from a central point, creating a shaggy dome of petals. The plant has a long flowering season, from early summer to early autumn, and blooms almost continuously if deadheaded periodically. Bergamot foliage is aromatic, and leaves are sometimes picked for pot-pourri. On soil that stays moist, plants can spread fairly quickly so clumps may need to be divided about every three years.

Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' has brilliant red flowers that are enhanced by bronze-coloured bracts. This variety has been bred to have some resistance to powdery mildew.

For best results, grow Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch around plants with garden compost annually, and divide congested clumps in spring. Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' has been awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Plant calendar

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Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyesyes
Divideyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyes
Pruneyes

Monarda ‘Gardenview scarlet’ and wildlife

Monarda ‘Gardenview scarlet’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Monarda ‘Gardenview scarlet’ poisonous?

Monarda ‘Gardenview scarlet’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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