Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet'

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BergamotPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Bronze

Green

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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.

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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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