Monarda ‘Fireball’

Name: Monarda 'Fireball'
SKU: 227623
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£8.00

Monarda ‘Fireball’ in a 2 litre plastic nursery pot.

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Summary

Description

Monarda, also known as bee balm, is a stunning herbaceous perennial that produces brightly-colored flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, and white. The blooms are borne in large clusters on upright stems, creating a vibrant display from midsummer to early fall. The foliage is also noteworthy, with aromatic leaves that release a pleasant scent when crushed. Monarda is a hardy plant that is easy to grow in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also an excellent choice for attracting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden. Companion plants for monarda include other sun-loving perennials such as echinacea, rudbeckia, and agastache.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Bergamot 'Fireball'
Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
How big will I get? Monarda 'Fireball' can grow to a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m.
Did You Know That:Monarda has been used by many Native American tribes as a medicinal herb?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Monarda 'Fireball' prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position

Monarda 'Fireball' can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance

Monarda 'Fireball' should be deadheaded regularly to promote new flowers coming through. This will prolong the flowering period of the plant as it saves the energy that the plant would have put into producing seeds and allows it to produce more flowers!

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Monarda 'Fireball' is generally pest free, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as powdery mildews. It is also known to attract bees. It is not considered to be toxic.