Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
Monarda
'Beauty of Cobham'
bergamot
You can’t go wrong with a classic like Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham', this strong garden performer is so reliable that the RHS have giving it their Award of Garden Merit – a badge of honour which isn’t dished out without very good reason. Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham' is a satisfyingly vigorous perennial which combines attributes like winter hardiness, unfussy nature, long-lasting flowers, benefits to bees, fragrance, and, not to mention absolutely smashing flowers in a pretty shade of pastel pink which are set off by the purple calyxes below. Bushy, aromatic foliage is a big part of what makes bee balm so special. On a warm day, the bergamot scent will sit in the air around it, or just rub the leaves when you’re in need of a sensory hit.
Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham' prefers to be in a sunny position but will also tolerate light shade. This Bee Balm flowers for a generously long period during summer and into autumn, and is a hardy, clump forming perennial so it will return every year. Get your bare root off to a good start in a temporary pot and grow it on for a few months prior to planting it into a border once it has established enough growth and strength to handle more challenging garden soils and competition with neighbouring plants. Once it’s well anchored into its permanent place, it will usually romp away without any fuss. Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham' can grow up to 1m tall, making it a good choice for planting in groups around the middle of a wide border or towards the back of a narrower space.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Monarda 'Beauty of Cobham'
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 10 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
-
Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Good for cutting
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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