Monarda Cambridge Scarlet - Beebalm
Monarda Cambridge Scarlet - Beebalm
Monarda Cambridge Scarlet - Beebalm
Monarda Cambridge Scarlet - Beebalm
Monarda Cambridge Scarlet - Beebalm
Monarda Cambridge Scarlet - Beebalm
Monarda Cambridge Scarlet - Beebalm
Monarda Cambridge Scarlet - Beebalm
Monarda Cambridge Scarlet
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint
6 young plants purchased; 5 have taken root but slowly; currently seem to be struggling to establish themselves; waiting while monitoring their progress.
alexandra, 07/06/2025
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Description
Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet is vigorous and loved for the brilliance of its intense red flowers. The tousled heads of purple bracts rise above a tuft of superb aromatic leaves. This versatile perennial should be planted in ordinary, not too dry soil at the back of sunny beds or in very light woodland.
Monardas form a bouquet of tousled flowers from the beginning of summer until October, on a deliciously aromatic, disease-resistant foliage. It is a large, floriferous but demanding perennial, which spreads quickly in fertile, ordinary, moist soil, in a sunny or semi-shaded position.
Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' belongs to the Lamiaceae or Labiate family, which includes many medicinal and aromatic plants. It is one of many hybrids of M. didyma and M. fistulosa, both native to North America. It is a large herbaceous perennial, with an upright clump habit rapidly reaching a height of 90 cm (35in), with a minimum spread of 40 cm (16in). It flowers from July onwards, and can continue until October if faded flowers are removed. The tousled shape of its inflorescences is unique. They are composed of scarlet red, curved flowers washed with purple, 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3in) long, surrounded by darker bracts, and have an upright upper lip and a spread-out lower lip divided into three lobes perched on upright stems. The flowers are nectar-rich. The medium green foliage is tinged with purple in this variety, and aromatic when crushed, releasing a pleasant citrus scent. The opposite, veined and toothed leaves are 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) long and often attract insects. This plant spreads through its fine rhizomes, without becoming invasive. It is very hardy, and can also be very long-lived if the growing conditions are good.
In flower beds and borders, Monarda 'Scarlet Cambridge' sets summer ablaze with shimmering or pastel colours. Plant it in groups of six to obtain a beautiful mass of flowers, and combine it with lobelias or fuchsia pink spiked willows. Monarda 'Scarlet Cambridge' also pairs well with persicarias, Campanula lactiflora, Echinaceas, and tall grasses such as Miscanthus or Pennisetums. It is suitable for landscaping water edges, if well-drained, where it enjoys the moisture. It is also found in meadows and forests. Its flowers are delightful for creating beautiful bouquets. It is worth noting that Monarda contains essential oils similar to those of thyme, and tea can be made from its fresh or dried leaves or flowers. The young shoots can also be used in salads or stuffing roast.
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Monarda
Cambridge Scarlet
Lamiaceae
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet' likes moist, but well-drained, very fertile, light and humus-rich soil. They do not tolerate competition from other roots well. After planting, mulch the base with a layer of dead leaves, or anything that can maintain soil moisture. Winter wet is also an enemy for monardas, so ensure good drainage when planting. In summer drought, water the plants regularly to avoid powdery mildew. 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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