Monarda 'Fireball'
FIREBALL BERGAMOT, BEE BALM
Lamiaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
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0.5m

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Pests: Susceptible to powdery mildew so may need fungicidal sprays to keep it looking good beyond the end of summer.

Pruning: Prune spent flower stems to their base after flowering.

Watering: More susceptible to powdery mildew if water-stressed.

 
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Monarda 'Fireball'
FIREBALL BERGAMOT, BEE BALM
Lamiaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: aromatic; dark green; flushed red-purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: high

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird, butterfly attracting, bee attracting , rabbit resistant






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