Monarda didyma Pardon My Pink - Beebalm
Monarda didyma Pardon My Pink - Beebalm
Monarda didyma Pardon My Pink
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint
The young plant immediately took its place where I installed it. The next day, it was already showing signs of flourishing.
Jean-Michel, 19/10/2020
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Description
Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Pink' is a dwarf variety of bergamot with very compact and branching growth that forms a pretty cushion covered in large bright pink, pompom flowers throughout the summer. The flowers are covered in butterflies above glossy, dark green foliage that is resistant to powdery mildew and pleasantly aromatic. This perennial is easy to grow in ordinary, moist but well-drained soil, in sunny borders or cool woodland areas.
Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Pink' belongs to the mint family, which includes numerous medicinal and aromatic plants. It is one of the many hybrids obtained by cross-breeding two wild species, Monarda didyma and Monarda fistulosa, both native to North America. It is a herbaceous perennial that has a low tuft or large cushion of 30 cm (12in) high and wide. Flowering lasts up to 8 weeks from July to September. The fluffy shape of the inflorescences make it unique. They are clusters of 7 cm (3in) long flowers surrounded by green bracts. Each flower has an upright upper lip and a more spread out lower lip divided into three lobes. These beautiful, nectar-rich pompons barely protrude from the foliage. The green and shiny foliage is aromatic and when crushed, releasing a characteristic citrus and pepper scent. This plant covers the ground without becoming invasive.
Monarda didyma 'Pardon My Pink' is hardy and pairs well with summer-flowering perennials in vibrant or pastel colours. Plant it in groups of six to create a beautiful mass of flowers, and combine it with white, pink or red daylilies, or fuchsia-coloured loosestrifes. This highly floriferous perennial also pairs wel with Asters lateriflorus, Campanula lactiflora, Nepeta, and many other plants in late summer. It is suitable for landscaping water edges, as it thrives in moisture. It can be found in meadows and forests as well. It is worth noting that bee balm contains essential oils similar to those of thyme and its fresh or dried leaves or flowers can be used to make herbal tea. The young shoots and flowers can also be used in salads or stuffing.
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Monarda
didyma
Pardon My Pink
Lamiaceae
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Monardas are perennial plants that are sensitive to excessively dry soils and hot exposures, which promote powdery mildew, this can also be a problem in moist soil. However, this is very limited or even resolved with recent cultivars like 'Pardon Me'. The ideal growing conditions are moist, but also well-drained, rich, light, and humus-rich soil. These plants tolerate competition from other roots quite poorly. After planting, mulch the base with a layer of dead leaves or anything that can maintain soil moisture. Winter wet is also detrimental to monardas, which is why proper drainage is essential. Regularly water the plants in summer drought, but avoid wetting the foliage. In autumn, cut back the withered stems to ground level. In poor soils, spread well-rotted compost on the crowns.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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