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bergamot 'Fireball'

Monarda 'Fireball'^PBR

Fragrant

Genus: Monarda
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

'Fireball' is a compact, clump-forming perennial growing to 60cm tall. The aromatic, lance-shaped to oval, toothed leaves are mid-green. Dense whorls of scarlet red flowers are borne from summer to autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet and do not allow to dry out in summer. Lift and divide every three years

Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or root basal cuttings in spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews, though this cultivar shows some resistance

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverFlower BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years