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It thrives in any humus-rich, fairly fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 80cm × 60cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922082689366,"sku":"106135","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Monarda_BeautyofCobham.jpg?v=1774502623"},{"product_id":"monarda-cambridge-scarlet","title":"Monarda 'Cambridge Scarlet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistinctive flower heads, of bright red narrow petals supported by dark red cradles of bracts, on upright sturdy stems above scented, bronze lance-shaped leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot exactly shy and retiring, this long flowering Bergamot will certainly pack a punch in a 'hot' planting scheme, but looks just as lovely combined with dark reds, strong blues or whites. As one of its common names 'Bee Balm' suggests, bees absolutely love it and will flock to it. It has greater resistance to mildew compared with other varieties. It performs best in full sun or partial shade in a humus-rich, reasonably fertile, well drained soil that retains some moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 90cm x 90cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922082787670,"sku":"106458","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Monarda_CambridgeScarlet_-1.jpg?v=1775312239"},{"product_id":"monarda-gardenview-scarlet","title":"Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge, shaggy, post box red flowers with narrow petals on a cradle of pale green bracts that turn bronze with age. These are held on upright stems with aromatic mid green lance-shaped leaves. This mildew resistant variety is very popular with bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBred for its intense flower colour, this modern cultivar really adds fireworks to the border and is an obvious candidate for 'hot' planting schemes. It also combines beautifully with darker red grasses . 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A veritable bee magnet, it is an excellent choice for a wildlife garden. 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