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Monarda 'Leading Lady Plum' (Bergamot 'Leading Lady Plum')

Other names: Beebalm 'Leading Lady Plum', Bee balm 'Leading Lady Plum'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Leading Lady Plum' is a compact, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, pointed, toothed, aromatic, dark green leaves and erect stems bearing dense, whorled clusters of tubular, two-lipped, purple-pink flowers in 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
0.3 m 0.6 m 2-5 years
0 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
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out in summer. Protect from excessive winter wet. This cultivar is more resistant to mildew than older cultivars.

Suggested uses

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

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Leaves are aromatic.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly. Cut back or remove in autumn.

Propagation methods

Division, Basal cuttings

Propagation

Lift and divide every three years to maintain vigour.

Pests

Slugs

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Water regularly through dry periods

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Check for waterlogging during winter (optional)

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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