Monarda Marshall’s Delight
$29.99
Monarda Marshalls Delight forms a bushy summer mound of aromatic green foliage and bright pink flower heads that attract bees and butterflies.
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Description
Bright pink flower heads rise above aromatic green foliage on Monarda Marshalls Delight, creating a bushy, upright display for summer borders and wildlife-friendly gardens. The fragrant leaves add scent, while the tubular flowers add color and pollinator interest.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly to extend flowering, divide crowded clumps in spring, and allow good air circulation because powdery mildew performance varies by climate.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August, September, October |
| Synonyms | Monarda 'Marshall's Delight', Monarda Marshall's Delight |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Pink |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Bee balm, Bergamot |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23083662, ZMONDIMD0001G, 201814752 |
| Cultivation | Use moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Divide crowded clumps in spring. |
| Usps | Bright pink flower heads draw bees and butterflies through summer., Fragrant foliage brings texture and scent to sunny borders., Full sun and moist, well-drained soil support the best flowering. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring, or root basal cuttings in spring. |
| Pests | Watch for slugs. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew resistance can vary by climate; provide good air circulation. |
| Pruning | Deadhead regularly, then cut stems to the ground in autumn. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with good air circulation. |
| Common Name | Marshall's Delight Beebalm |