Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' - P9

Description
The Wild bergamot 'Gardenview Scarlet' (Monarda fistulosa) is an upright, branched perennial that produces scarlet-red, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls from July to September. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Wild bergamot 'Gardenview Scarlet' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Frost hardiness
The Wild bergamot 'Gardenview Scarlet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, branched.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
- The plant must be protected from winter moisture. - If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are stimulated to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
Monarda fistulosa 'Gardenview Scarlet' forms lip-shaped, scarlet-red flowers arranged in whorls from July.

Use
Cutting, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture