Monarda Cambridge Scarlet

Monarda cambridge scarlet is one of those hardy perennials which give a brilliant show every Summer. The RHS has given this popular old variety Bergamot it’s prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

A clump forming Herbaceous plant which has rich scarlet flowers from late July through till early autumn.  The foliage has a wonderful aromatic fragrance.  Grow the plants in moist but well draining soil in full sun.  If you do try it in a partially  shaded spot, like ours, which is in an East facing position, it will still flower, perhaps not Quite so well, and you may well find that it is a little later in coming in to bloom.

Some of the other Monardas which we grew in the past suffered from mildew, Cambridge Scarlet seems to be less susceptible to this problem.

Hardiness – Fully hardy

Position – Full sun/partial shade

Height – 3ft/90cm in our shady spot

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Last Summer I didn’t half go on and on about the very cool weather conditions, In spite of this the Clematis in the garden performed rather well.

This one, Blue Angel has been a treat, even from indoors the back of the flowers look pretty good. Expand one of the pictures and it will take you to my post with some information about this Clematis.

Our nine year old grandson Owen, since the age of five has been nominated by his school, East Wemyss Primary, to  represent them for (The Robert Burns Poetry recital Competition.) This year is his fifth win. The competition is open to all the primary schools in the area, and the poem has to be Scottish but not necessarily by the bard, the one this year by Bill Keys is both excellent,touching and hilarious.  Will you understand it? well you can have good fun trying.

Dug—Dog

wid—would

flerr—flo