Monarda Cambridge Scarlet
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- 1 x Monarda Cambridge Scarle
Botanical name | Monarda Cambridge Scarle |
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Category | Monarda |
Delivered as | Pot plant |
Qty | 1x |
Flowers | Yes |
Flower period | Summer |
Fragrant | No |
Cutflowers | No |
Flower colour | Red |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Sun and shade |
Hardy | Yes |
Groundcovering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant spacing | 30cm |
Plant Depth | 10cm |
Preferred Soil | Well drained soil |
Full grown height | 100cm - 125cm |
Poisonous | No |
Size | Ø 9cm |
How to take care of Monarda Cambridge Scarlet
Due to the height of Monarda Cambridge Scarlet they’re suitable for the back of borders. Monarda Cambridge Scarlet are easy to grow plants with no special requirements. Plant Monarda Cambridge Scarlet in a well-drained soil in a sunny location, space them according to the instruction on the bag because they can become invasive. Stake the plants if planted in a windy location. Monarda Cambridge Scarlet may suffer from mildew or root rot if soil is not well-drained. Water frequently after planting! Once the Monarda Cambridge Scarlet become established, they’re drought resistant and rather tough plants. Apply fertilizer in early summer. Cut Monarda Cambridge Scarlet down to ground level in autumn. Monarda Cambridge Scarlet has a relatively short life, but may be prolonged by dividing the plant every other year in autumn or spring, and replant immediately.
Please soak the bare roots for 12-18 hours (do not exceed 24 hours). This allows them to take up the maximum amount of water without doing any injury to the plant.