Bee balm 'Cambridge Scarlet'

Monarda

How to grow Bee balm 'Cambridge Scarlet'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Clumps need to be lifted and divided every three years. Deadhead regularly and cut stems to the ground in autumn.1

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Cambridge Scarlet is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Cambridge Scarlet from seed

Transplanting Cambridge Scarlet

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cambridge Scarlet is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Cambridge Scarlet

Other Names for Bee balm 'Cambridge Scarlet'

Monarda, Oswego tea

Footnotes

fn1: apps.rhs.org.uk