Monarda x ‘Cambridge scarlet’

Has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. (1993)
Common Name : bergamot 'Cambridge Scarlet'Family : LamiaceaeType : Herbaceous PerennialHabit : Clump-formingSpread : 10-50 cmFlower colour : Red& PurpleFlowering from : Julyto AugustFoliage : DeciduousFoliage colour : GreenHardiness: Hardy through most of the UK -10° to -5°Sunlight : Full SunMoisture : Moist but well-drainedSoil : Acid / Neutral / AlkalineSeason of interest : Summer - AutumnFragrant

‘Cambridge Scarlet’ is an herbaceous perennial forming a clump to 90cm in height, with aromatic, bronze-tinged, lanceolate leaves and terminal whorls of deep scarlet, two-lipped flowers.

See on garden plan - Coordinates: B13