{"product_id":"monarda-scorpion-marginal-pond-plants-bp086","title":"Monarda 'Scorpion'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonarda 'Scorpion' is a bee balm grown for deep purple flowers and scented leaves. It’s a good summer plant for moist soil, and it works best on the upper edge of a bog garden where roots stay damp but not flooded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms upright stems with aromatic leaves. Flower heads appear in summer, typically a rich purple tone. Height is often around 80 to 100cm, so it sits mid to back of a damp bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it moisture and airflow. Crowded plants tend to look tired quicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile soil with organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist, especially in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give space for airflow between clumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead for more bloom, then cut down in autumn or late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivide clumps in spring to refresh them and keep flowering strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits bog gardens as a summer colour plant for the upper edge. Plant it where it gets sun, but where the soil stays moist, such as near overflow channels or beside a damp path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs well with sedges and loosestrife, and it adds a different flower shape to a bog planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs monarda 'Scorpion' suitable for wet bog centres?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt prefers moist soil rather than standing water. Plant it on the upper edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually in summer, often July and August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it attract bees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Monarda flowers are popular with pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I divide it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Divide in spring to refresh clumps and make more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is monarda 'Scorpion' suitable for wet bog centres?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It prefers moist soil rather than standing water. Plant it on the upper edge.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When does it flower?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Usually in summer, often July and August.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it attract bees?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Monarda flowers are popular with pollinators.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I divide it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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