Hoe lang bloeit Monarda?
Bergamotplant (Monarda) bloeit van juli tot september in rijke kleuren. De bijzondere bloeiwijze maken deze plant tot een eyecatcher in de border. De bergamotplant is een belangrijke borderplant met aromatisch blad en opvallende bloemen in prachtige kleuren.
Hoe hoog wordt bergamot?
Planten en verzorgen bergamotplant De bloei van de bergamotplant valt in juli-september, de hoogte is gemiddeld 100-120 cm. Zet de plant op een zonnige tot licht beschaduwde plek in vruchtbare, doorlatende (zand)grond. De aarde mag vrij vochtig zijn, maar droogte wordt door de meeste tuinvormen ook goed verdragen.
Hoe hoog Bergamotplant?
Hoe hoog wordt een bergamotplant?
Is Monarda fistulosa a perennial?
Monarda fistulosa, commonly called wild bergamot, is a native perennial that occurs in dryish soils on prairies, dry rocky woods and glade margins, unplanted fields and along roads and railroads. It is a clump-forming, mint family member that grows typically to 2-4′ tall.
What is wrong with my Monarda?
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Powdery mildew can be a problem with all Monarda spp. especially in crowded conditions with poor airflow but this particular species shows resistance. Prune stems to increase air flow. Severe cases may require fungicidal sprays.
Do you cut back Monarda after flowering?
Fast growing, Monarda spreads vigorously and will need to be divided every 3 years. Should be cut to the ground after flowering to promote the growth of new healthy shoots and leaves. Not sure which Monarda – Bee Balms to pick?
Does Monarda attract bees?
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Ruby-throated hummingbirds and butterflies nectar from the blooms. Members of the genus Monarda support the following specialized bees: Dufourea monardae, Perdita (Perdita) gerhardi, and Protandrena abdominalis. This plant is resistant to damage by deer and rabbits.