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Monarda in Container
I have some concrete/stone urns about a foot square. I was planning to put a dahlia in each one after the tulips go over but I've kind of gone off the dahlias and not sure that's what I want to see when I look out the window.
I've just bought a Monarda Cambridge Scarlet and wondered if that would grow/look ok in such a container. One problem is I bought it quite small...a 9 cm plant so I'm not sure it will come to much this year. I didn't originally buy it for the container and I hate to spend ££ on 2 litre plants when a little patience will get me more for less.
I've never manage to grow any before when I tried from seed. I read they like lots of air and not too much crowding, so I thought a pot might work well.
Any advice?
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It should do fine in a container but the leaves often become unattractive as the summer progresses and for this reason I grow mine in the borders. Also, they are very hungry plants and will need some organic matter in the container with them, they also seem to like a fair bit of water. I think I did'nt water the one I grew in a container enough last year and it got powdery mildew. As to not buying a big one, don't worry, they grow quite quickly. Good luck, they're great plants to have in the garden.
Thank you. That's helpful about the leaves. Maybe the dahlia after all!