Monarda didyma Cranberry Lace - Beebalm
Monarda didyma Cranberry Lace - Beebalm
Monarda didyma Cranberry Lace - Beebalm
Monarda didyma Cranberry Lace
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint
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Mary C., 15/10/2019
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Description
Monarda didyma 'Cranberry Lace' is a compact variety of bergamot that can be planted in a pot when space is limited. This perennial blooms abundantly throughout the summer, with frilly, rich purple-pink flowers. This plant is nectar-rich and attractive to bees and butterflies and its foliage leaves a fresh and invigorating citrus scent on the fingers.
Monarda didyma 'Cranberry Lace' belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which includes numerous medicinal and aromatic plants. It is a herbaceous and deciduous perennial that forms an upright tufted habit, 30 cm (12in) high with a spread of 30-40 cm (12-16in). Flowering starts in July and can continue until October if faded flowers are removed. The frilly flowers are composed of pink-purple curved petals in a gradient, measuring 5-7 cm (2-3in) in length, surrounded by darker bracts, with an upright upper lip and a more spread-out lower lip divided into three lobes. Bees love these nectar-rich flowers perched on upright stems. The foliage is slightly purplish green in this variety and aromatic when crushed, releasing a pleasant citrus scent. The leaves are opposite, veined, and toothed, 10-15 cm (4-6in) in length, often attracting insects. This plant spreads through its fine rhizomes, without becoming invasive. It is very hardy and can also be long-lived if grown under favourable conditions.
In flower beds and borders, the 'Cranberry Lace' Monarda will blend well with summer-flowering perennials in shades of mauve and lilac, creating a very English style. Plant them in groups to create a beautiful mass of flowers, using six plants, and combine them with white, mauve, or pink panicle phlox, pastel daylilies, or English roses. Towards the end of summer, Monarda mixes its flowers with those of Asters lateriflorus, nepetas, and Campanula lactiflora. It is also suitable for planting along the edge of a border, as well as near water features, if the soil is not waterlogged. Its flowers are delightful for creating beautiful bouquets.
It is worth noting that Monarda contains essential oils similar to those of thyme. Fresh or dried Monarda leaves or flowers can be used to make herbal tea. The young shoots can also be used in salads or stuffing.
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Monarda
didyma
Cranberry Lace
Lamiaceae
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Monarda Cranberry Lace blooms in the sun and partial shade. Plant it in fairly rich soil, which should always remain slightly moist but not waterlogged. It cannot tolerate even a few days of soil drought or any trace of salt in the soil. It does not like competition from the roots of other plants, so it needs a spacing of 60 cm (24in). Excessive winter wet is harmful (for example, in very clayey and waterlogged soils), and do not let the soil dry out in summer. Remove faded flowers and prune the clump once flowering is finished. Water regularly and generously during the first year then water at the base in severe summer drought. Monarda is prone to powdery mildew during hot and dry summers, it is a very vigorous plant that needs to be divided every 4 years and can be attacked by slugs and snails in spring.
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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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