Monarda Bee-True - Beebalm
Monarda Bee-True - Beebalm
Monarda Bee-True - Beebalm
Monarda Bee-True - Beebalm
Monarda Bee-True - Beebalm
Monarda x Bee-True
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint
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Description
Monarda 'Bee-True' is part of the Bee-You series, whose floriferous and compact cultivars, are known for their resistance to powdery mildew. 'Bee True' is a nectar-rich variety with raspberry-red flowers with a deep red centre and a velvety appearance. Its rich and vibrant flowers bloom all summer long with shiny, finely-cut petals like ruffled bracts, above small purple-green bracts. This tall perennial, also known as Bergamot, is distinguished by its vigorous growth. It has dark green, aromatic, toothed and veined foliage, further accentuating the flamboyant colour of the flowers. It is an easy plant to grow in moist and fertile soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is also an excellent cut flower.
Monarda 'Bee True' belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which includes many medicinal and aromatic plants. This herbaceous perennial is part of the numerous hybrids obtained through cross-breeding between two wild species, Monarda didyma, the Purple Bergamot, and M. fistulosa, both native to North America. It forms a compact, upright clump 50 cm (20in) in all directions. Flowering occurs for 8 weeks in the middle of summer from July to September with unique, tousled flowers. They are composed of small flowers 4 to 5 cm (2in) long, surrounded by bracts resembling small leaves, and have an upright upper lip and a more spread-out lower lip divided into three lobes, perched on upright stems. Bees and pollinators love the flowers. The dark green, aromatic and healthy foliage emits a characteristic citrus scent when crushed. The opposite, veined, and toothed leaves measure 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) long and often attract insects. This plant covers the ground in two or three years without becoming invasive. It is very hardy and long-lived if the growing conditions are good.
Monarda Bee True goes well with summer-flowering perennials in vibrant colours like Helianthus or pastel colours like Phlox. Plant it in groups of six to create a beautiful mass of flowers, and associate it with Daylilies. In late summer, it pairs well with Asters, Bellflowers, Echinaceas, and other perennial plants. This compact variety also thrives in pots. Its flowers are delightful and long-lasting as cut flowers.
It is worth noting that Monarda contains essential oils similar to those of thyme and its fresh or dried leaves or flowers can be used to make herbal tea. The young shoots can be used in salads or stuffing.
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Monarda
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Bee-True
Lamiaceae
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Monardas are perennial plants that don't like dry soil and exposures that are too hot, which promote powdery mildew attacks, this can still be a problem in moist soil. But not with 'Bee True'. These plants generally need moist, very well-drained, rich, but light and humus-rich soil and they tolerate competition from other roots poorly. After planting, mulch the base with a layer of dead leaves or anything that can maintain moisture in the soil. Winter wet is bad for monardas, so good drainage is very important. Water regularly in summer drought. In autumn, cut back the withered stems to ground level. In poor soils, spread well-rotted compost over the crowns.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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