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Monarda didyma 'Balmy Pink' (Bergamot 'Balmy Pink' )
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0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Monarda didyma 'Balmy Pink'
Other names
Bergamot 'Balmy Pink' , Monarda didyma 'Balbalmink'
Genus
Monarda Monarda
Variety or Cultivar
'Balmy Pink' _ 'Balmy Pink' is a compact, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, pointed, toothed, aromatic, dark green leaves and erect stems bearing dense, whorled clusters of tubular, two-lipped, pink flowers in summer.
Monarda didyma 'Balmy Pink' is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Leaves are aromatic.
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back or remove in autumn.
Propagation
Lift and divide every three years to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division, Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Monarda didyma 'Balmy Pink' (Bergamot 'Balmy Pink' ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out in summer. Protect from excessive winter wet. This cultivar is more resistant to mildew than older cultivars.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, 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 didyma 'Balmy Pink'
Other names
Bergamot 'Balmy Pink' , Monarda didyma 'Balbalmink'
Genus
Monarda Monarda
Variety or Cultivar
'Balmy Pink' _ 'Balmy Pink' is a compact, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, pointed, toothed, aromatic, dark green leaves and erect stems bearing dense, whorled clusters of tubular, two-lipped, pink flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Leaves are aromatic.
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back or remove in autumn.
Propagation
Lift and divide every three years to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division, Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Monarda didyma 'Balmy Pink' (Bergamot 'Balmy Pink' ) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out in summer. Protect from excessive winter wet. This cultivar is more resistant to mildew than older cultivars.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, 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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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