Monarda didyma 'Pink Lace'PBR
bergamot 'Pink Lace'
'Pink Lace' is a compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennial 40cm high with aromatic mid-green leaves and whorls of bright pink flowers from midsummer to late summer; long-tongued bumblebees may visit the flowers for nectar
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Monarda can be annuals or clump-forming herbaceous perennials with aromatic, ovate leaves and terminal whorls of 2-lipped, tubular flowers from summer to early autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring, before new growth begins, or by basal softwood cuttings in spring; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, though deadheading may prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, especially in spring
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially in hot, dry summers; 'Pink Lace' is said to be mildew-resistant
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