This plant is available on a pre order basis and will be dispatched in the month shown in the product title. If your order contains both in stock plants and pre order plants, your order may be held until all items are available and ready to ship. If you would prefer items to be sent separately, we recommend placing separate orders.

Dispatch dates are estimates and may occasionally change slightly depending on growing conditions and plant readiness. Plants will always be sent when they are strong enough to travel and establish well.

Monarda didyma Fireball is a compact, aromatic perennial with vibrant red, shaggy flower heads that bloom from midsummer into early autumn. The bold flowers sit above fragrant green foliage, bringing colour, texture and a soft, naturalistic feel to borders. Fireball is ideal for cottage gardens, wildlife friendly planting and mixed borders, where its nectar rich blooms attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Its shorter habit makes it perfect for smaller gardens or for adding a bright lift to the middle of a border.

Sunlight position:
Full sun or partial shade

Eventual height and spread:
Height 40 cm, Spread 40 cm

Soil type:
Moist but well drained soil

This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once potted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away and water gently if the compost feels dry. Pot the plug into a small pot using fresh compost and keep the compost lightly moist while the roots establish. Once the plant has grown on and the risk of frost has passed, it can be planted into the garden where it will develop into a healthy, long lasting perennial.