Monarda did. 'Balmy Purple Red' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Bergamot 'Purple' (Monarda didyma) is an upright, compact perennial that produces purple-red, basket-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from July to September. Its egg-shaped, lanceolate, toothed leaves are green-red in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 25 cm wide. The Bergamot 'Purple' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Monarda didyma 'Balbalmurp'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The deciduous leaves of the Bergamot 'Purple' are green-red, ovate, lanceolate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Bergamot 'Purple' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, compact.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Suitable for consumption. Monarda didyma Balmy® 'Purple' forms purple-red, basket-shaped flowers from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Resistance to diseases
The following diseases should be considered Monarda didyma Balmy® 'Purple': - Powdery mildew: healthy variety.

Use
Cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, perennial bed, medicinal plant, container