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A relative of the mint family and holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding performance. Monarda didyma ‘Beauty of Cobham’ has wonderful, funky pink flowers surrounded by darker purple-pink bracts. Flowers are held on strong stems and make ideal cut flowers for a vase or bouquet. Blooms appear in June and last through to September providing spent flowers are deadheaded as they fade. Furthermore, the foliage of this colourful beauty releases an intense and appealing perfume when moved or crushed and the leaves are held from April right through to October for an enduring, captivating aroma. Plant near a pathway or any area which receives plenty of footfall in order to make the most of this fabulous quality. Monarda didyma ‘Beauty of Cobham’ prefers a moist, well-drained soil of any type, with any aspect other than north-facing. Plant in full sun. As a hardy plant (H4) it requires no additional winter protection will reach a height of up to 90cm with a spread of u
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Monarda didyma ‘Beauty of Cobham’ 1 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bergamot, Bee-balm |
| Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
| Colour | Pink |
| Format | 1 Litre Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| AGM | Yes |
| 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 |
