More commonly known as Bergamot, Monarda has unique and exotic looking flowers all summer and into early autumn. 'Melua Violet' has lush green aromatic foliage with toothed, heart shaped leaves and a lemon scent that forms the perfect backdrop for the distinctive flowers, which are bright violet-pink and incredibly complex and detailed. Perfect for sunny borders and containers, it will attract bees and butterflies throughout the flowering season from July to September and is Recommended by the RHS as a 'Plant for Pollinators'. This fully hardy perennial is easy to grow in a sunny location in moist soil. However, Monarda doesn't like to be too wet or too dry so we advise that you mulch the plant to help it to thrive. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant. Reaching a height of 1m (3ft) and width of 50cm (1.5ft).
Also known as Bergamot, the incredibly exotic looking flowers have deep purple calyxes supporting pale pink petals that sit above lemony aromatic purplish-green leaves. Its distinctive blooms will make an amazing addition to you garden. Perfect for sunny borders and containers, it will attract bees and butterflies throughout their flowering period from July to September. This fully hardy perennial is easy to grow but you will need to keep an eye on the soil, it does not like it too damp or too dry, so just apply some mulch and that should keep it happy. The 'Beauty of Cobham' is fully deserving its coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be sure that this is a proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant.
This Monarda (Bee Palm) Collection features three perennial favourites which will attract scores of butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinating insects to your garden throughout the summer months. Their vibrant colours are set off to perfection by the bright, aromatic foliage. A good choice for any herbaceous border or planter display. #html-body [data-pb-style="60599B215B099"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B215B0A9"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
This Monarda (Bee Palm) Collection features three perennial favourites which will attract scores of butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinating insects to your garden throughout the summer months. Their vibrant colours are set off to perfection by the bright, aromatic foliage. A good choice for any herbaceous border or planter display. #html-body [data-pb-style="60599B215B099"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B215B0A9"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
There?s no chance of overlooking this striking new Monarda! Its neon pink blooms positively glow, making other varieties look pale by comparison. Like all Bergamots, it is utterly irresistible to bees and butterflies, making this a great choice for a wildlife area.
Great in sunny or partial shade borders where masses of bright cerise-red blooms, which attract polinating insects, will appear from mid summer to early autumn. Aromatic foliage adds to the appeal of this superb garden perennial. Height 90cm, spread 50cm. Supplied in 1 litre pots.
Candelabra-like whorls of flowers in a formula mixture with mint scented foliage. Indispensable border flower for most soils, particularly damp sites. Height 90-100cm (30-40in).
Bergamot is a great perennial plant for a herbaceous border, in a wildlife friendly garden. Monarda Censation™ 'Confetti' attracts bees and butterflies, and has deliciously aromatic foliage and whorls of spidery blooms with tube shaped, curving petals.