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manicscousers

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bee balm
« on: January 06, 2007, 19:39:20 »
how does this plant grow, is it from seed ?,
if it is, I'll put in for swaps, I love the colour and shape of it but have never grown it before,
is it a fussy plant, does it need special soil, like hydrangeas etc, any info eagerly anticipated  :D
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Re: bee balm
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2007, 20:16:31 »
Hi MS.  I take it you are talking about Monarda?  Last year I grew 'citriodora' commonly known as lemon mint and that was happy in a pot in semi-shade.  In September I sowed 'austromonana' commonly called bergamot which according to the blurb on the packet likes a light, well-drained soil in full sun.  It'll get semi-shade and it had two chances!   ;)
I can spare a pinch of either/both if you want.   :)

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Re: bee balm
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2007, 20:18:56 »
I think it's the bergamot, it's a beautiful plant, if you can spare a ew seeds, that would be great, anything I can swap for it ?
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Re: bee balm
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2007, 20:29:09 »
No thanks, I've got seed overload here.   ;D  Can you PM me your details?

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