Monarda didyma 'Balmy Lilac' | 10.5cm Pot
Add vivid colour and attract pollinators to your garden with this stunning Monarda didyma
Flowering as early as late spring, and often until the end of summer, this stunning Monarda didyma forms globular flowerheads of vivid purple petals, which will certainly make showy accents to a border! Each flower gracefully rests atop their aromatic, muted green leaves which will help fill a bed with long-lasting greenery. Aside from being easy to grow, this perennial will additionally do a great job of attracting pollinators into your garden.
Variety Information
| Supplied As | 10.5cm pot |
|---|---|
| Flowering Period | Spring to summer |
| Eventual Height and Spread | (Up to) 35cm, 25cm |
| Special Care | Dead regularly to prolong flowering |
| Preferred Location | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil Type | Well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist |
Features
Fresh from the Nursery Our perennials and alpines are dispatched directly from expert growers, based within Southern England. There is no sitting around in garden centers or fulfillment centres, so you rest assured that your plant will arrive fresh, healthy and in perfect condition. Showy Purple Flowers Suited to Full Sun Pretty, Aromatic Foliage Wonderful for Pollinators Unique Petal ShapesPlanting Tip
Keep the soil consistently moist for a happy plant! How Your Plant Will Arrive Care Guide
About your Plant
Our herbaceous plants are lovingly grown by our trusted nursery, based in England. Each flourishing plant will be dispatched directly to your home.Please note, your potted plant may not display flowers as soon as it arrives. However, the 'flowering period' box (detailed above), indicates when you can expect flowers to form. Many of our herbaceous perennials also die back in winter, so will have little growth in spring, but grow quickly once sunlight hours improve.
Packaging
Sustainability is one of our priorities, and as such, our perennials and alpines are delivered in environmentally friendly packaging. Aside from being recyclable, they will keep them nice and secure on their journey.
Please see our below guidance on your perennial or alpine's care:
Watering: During your perennial or alpine's first growing season, you should provide them with frequent waterings. Try to also avoid wetting the foliage to reduce the risk of disease.
Deadheading: To promote a long flowering period, you should deadhead any flowers that appear spent. Simply rescind each flower at their base, taking care to not cut other parts of the plant.
Dividing: To really flourish, your perennials can be divided every three to four years. They can be divided when they begin to show less flowers, or appear less healthy in the middle. Make sure to only do so when they aren't currently flowering.
Please note: Herbaceous perennials can die back in winter, so don't be alarmed if this happens and instead look forward to spring!
| Flower Colour | Purple |
|---|---|
| Is Collection/Mix? | No |
| Needs Ericaceous Compost? | No |
| Eventual Height | Under 0.3m |
| Eventual Spread | 0.3m-0.6m |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Sale Type | 3 for 2 - 10.5cm Bedding/Perennial |