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Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef'

Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef'

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Monarda
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial, up to 1.2m high, with aromatic, mid to dark green ovate leaves with serrated edges. Bright coral pink flowers, made up of dense masses of small tubular florets, are produced from mid to late summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Protect from excessive winter wet and do not allow to dry out in summer. Divide regularly to maintain airflow and vigour

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to encourage more flowers. Cut stems down to the ground in autumn, or leave seed heads for winter structure

Propagation

Propagate by basal softwood cuttings or by division in early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and to leaf and bud eelworms

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust diseases. This cultivar shows some resistance to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years