Monarda didyma 'Cranberry Lace' (Bergamot 'Cranberry Lace' )

Botanical name

Monarda didyma 'Cranberry Lace'

Other names

Bergamot 'Cranberry Lace' , Dwarf Beebalm 'Cranberry Lace' , Bee balm 'Cranberry Lace' , Beebalm 'Cranberry Lace'

Genus

Monarda Monarda

Variety or Cultivar

'Cranberry Lace' _ 'Cranberry Lace' is a compact, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with ovate, pointed, aromatic, dark green leaves and, from midsummer to early autumn, erect stems bearing dense, whorled clusters of small, tubular, two-lipped, purple-pink flowers from midsummer to early autumn.

Foliage

Deciduous

Fragrance

Leaves are aromatic.

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

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Colour

Flower

Purple-pink in Summer; Purple-pink in Autumn

Foliage

Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs

Diseases

More resistant to powdery mildew than many older cultivars.

Specific diseases

Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning

Lift and divide every three years. Deadhead regularly. Cut stems to the ground in autumn.

Propagation methods

Division, Basal cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Monarda didyma 'Cranberry Lace' (Bergamot 'Cranberry Lace' ) 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. Protect from winter wet. Do not allow to dry out in summer. More resistant to powdery mildew than many older cultivars.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but 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

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Monarda didyma 'Cranberry Lace' (Bergamot 'Cranberry Lace' )

Common pest name

tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Ceratothripoides brunneus

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/