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One of the taller varieties of monarda which can reach nearly a metre in height! The flowers of Monarda didyma ‘Cambridge Scarlet’ have an unusual form – whereby whorls of narrow-petalled, tufted flowers are framed by colourful bracts which blend and merge with the blooms themselves. We love the funky flowers and especially the vibrant colours of this variety. Bergamot flowers prolifically from June to September, adding a rich radiance to your borders, window boxes and containers. Also known as Bee Balm because these much-loved pollinators find the flowers irresistible. Blooms are suitable for adding to bouquets and vases, where their rich, herby scent can be enjoyed indoors. We recommend that you plant Monarda didyma ‘Cambridge Scarlet’ near a pathway or seating area so that you can make the most of its aromatic qualities outside too. Plants prefer a spot in moist, well-drained soil of any kind which benefits from full sun or partial shade. A hardy, herbaceous perennial which will naturalise and spread up to 60cm.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Monarda didyma ‘Cambridge Scarlet’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bergamot, Bee-balm |
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.90 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.60 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
