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Monarda bradburyana 'Maramek' (Wild bergamot 'Maramek')
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Monarda bradburyana 'Maramek'
Other names
Wild bergamot 'Maramek', Eastern bee balm 'Maramek', Eastern beebalm 'Maramek', Bradbury's bee balm 'Maramek', Wild horsemint 'Maramek', Monarda bradburiana 'Maramek', Monarda russelliana 'Maramek'
Genus
Monarda Monarda
Variety or Cultivar
'Maramek' _ 'Maramek' is an upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with oblong, pointed, softly hairy, aromatic, grey-green leaves and erect stems bearing dense, whorled clusters of two-lipped, tubular, lightly spotted, pale lilac-pink flowers in late spring and throughout summer.
Monarda bradburyana 'Maramek' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Leaves are aromatic.
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Lilac-pink in Spring; Lilac-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation
Lift and divide every three years to maintain vigour. Tends to self-seed.
Propagation methods
Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Monarda bradburyana 'Maramek' (Wild bergamot 'Maramek') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained, preferably acid soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates poor soil and moderate drought. Needs good air circulation. Protect from excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Monarda bradburyana 'Maramek'
Other names
Wild bergamot 'Maramek', Eastern bee balm 'Maramek', Eastern beebalm 'Maramek', Bradbury's bee balm 'Maramek', Wild horsemint 'Maramek', Monarda bradburiana 'Maramek', Monarda russelliana 'Maramek'
Genus
Monarda Monarda
Variety or Cultivar
'Maramek' _ 'Maramek' is an upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with oblong, pointed, softly hairy, aromatic, grey-green leaves and erect stems bearing dense, whorled clusters of two-lipped, tubular, lightly spotted, pale lilac-pink flowers in late spring and throughout summer.
Native to
Central United States, Southern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Leaves are aromatic.
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Lilac-pink in Spring; Lilac-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation
Lift and divide every three years to maintain vigour. Tends to self-seed.
Propagation methods
Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Monarda bradburyana 'Maramek' (Wild bergamot 'Maramek') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained, preferably acid soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates poor soil and moderate drought. Needs good air circulation. Protect from excessive winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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