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Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlett' AGM
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A member of the bergamot family, Monarda ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ has brilliant red flowers that are enhanced by bronze-coloured bracts over a long flowering period, especially if deadheaded. This variety has been bred to have some resistance to powdery mildew and seems to be pretty tolerant of our wet winters. For best results, in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch around plants annually, and divide congested clumps in spring as required or every 3 years. Awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. Bergamot foliage is aromatic, and leaves are sometimes picked for pot-pourri. Ht 90cm S 50cm