Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Bergamot, Monarda didyma, 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. It has a long flowering season, from early summer to early autumn, and blooms almost continuously if deadheaded regularly. Bergamot foliage is aromatic, and leaves are sometimes picked for pot-pourri. On moist soils, bergamot can spread fairly quickly so clumps may need to be divided about every three years. Its flowers are extremely attractive to bees.

Monarda didyma 'Fireball' bears incredible deep scarlet blooms, over compact clumps of foliage. Resistant to mildew, it’s a fine choice for a mixed herbaceous border or wildlife garden.

Grow Monarda didyma 'Fireball' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch around the roots with garden compost annually, and divide congested clumps in spring.

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Monarda ‘Fireball’ and wildlife

Monarda ‘Fireball’ is known for attracting bees. 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 not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Monarda ‘Fireball’ poisonous?

Monarda ‘Fireball’ 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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