Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Bergamot, Monarda didyma, has distinctive flowerheads, each one consists of a large number of curving tubular flowers growing out from a central point, creating a shaggy dome of petals. It has a long flowering season, from early summer to early autumn, and blooms almost continuously if deadheaded regularly. Bergamot foliage is aromatic, and leaves are sometimes picked for pot-pourri. On moist soils, bergamot can spread fairly quickly so clumps may need to be divided about every three years. Its flowers are extremely attractive to bees.
Monarda didyma 'Fireball' bears incredible deep scarlet blooms, over compact clumps of foliage. Resistant to mildew, it’s a fine choice for a mixed herbaceous border or wildlife garden.
Grow Monarda didyma 'Fireball' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch around the roots with garden compost annually, and divide congested clumps in spring.
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Monarda ‘Fireball’ and wildlife
Monarda ‘Fireball’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
