- Botanical name: Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet'
- Common name: Bergamot
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Red
Bronze
Green
- Key features:
- Aromatic foliage
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
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.
How to grow Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet'
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Plant size
90cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do not Prune in December |
Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' and wildlife
Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' poisonous?
Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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