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Monarda bradburyana 'Maramek' (Wild bergamot 'Maramek')

Other names: Eastern bee balm 'Maramek', Eastern beebalm 'Maramek', Bradbury's bee balm 'Maramek', Wild horsemint 'Maramek', Monarda bradburiana 'Maramek', Monarda russelliana 'Maramek'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Maramek' is an upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with oblong, pointed, softly hairy, aromatic, grey-green leaves and erect stems bearing dense, whorled clusters of two-lipped, tubular, lightly spotted, pale lilac-pink flowers in late spring and throughout summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.6 m 0.6 m 2-5 years
1 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained, preferably acid soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates poor soil and moderate drought. Needs good air circulation. Protect from excessive winter wet.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Prairie planting

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming

Native to

Southern United States, Central United States

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Leaves are aromatic.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly. Cut back in autumn.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division, Basal cuttings

Propagation

Lift and divide every three years to maintain vigour. Tends to self-seed.

Pests

Slugs

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Let self-seed if desired

Check for waterlogging during winter (optional)

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (spring)

Sow seeds in a cold frame in autumn

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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