Monarda 'Bee-Free'
bergamot
Orders placed until 29 February 2027
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Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
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Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
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Description
Feel free to love this gorgeous hardy perennial for everything it has to offer. Monarda 'Bee-Free' is so rewarding, not only because pollinators like bees and butterflies absolutely relish its nectar-laden blooms. But also because it’s easy to grow, produces a bushy plant which returns every year no-matter what the winter weather throws at it (as long as it’s not below -15°C temperatures!) and it is generally what is called a ‘good do-er’. Once established, Monarda 'Bee-Free' produces multiple flowers over a long period during summer, they are vibrant pink and slightly shaggy in texture which really makes them stand out in the garden.
The stems of Monarda didyma 'Bee-Free' are strong and upright and this variety is quite compact so it’s unlikely you’ll be needing to stake it. Just cut it back at the end of the season each autumn and wait for it to do it all again the following year, it will get better and better as the years roll by. Also known as bee balm, or bergamot, you’ll discover that it is an aromatic plant, particularly when the leaves are rubbed or crushed. Over time, this perennial will form a clump which produces more stems as it grows. Then, there should be plenty for picking and displaying in a vase indoors too!
Perfect companions
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Monarda didyma 'Bee-Free' ('Mon0012bfr'ᴾᴮᴿ) (Bee-You Series)
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Flower colour
Violet, pink
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Plant size
1
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Wildlife gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Monarda 'Bee-Free' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your bergamot bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2027
You can expect your order in February/March 2027Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
You can expect your order in March/April 2027Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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