scarlet monardella

Scarlet Monardella (Monardella macrantha 'Marian Sampson') is native to California and thrives best in a sunny area with low water demands. It should be watered deeply and thoroughly once a week during the growing season. Make sure the soil is completely moist but not soggy. During hot summer months, increase the frequency of watering to twice a week if the soil dries out quickly. In the fall and winter, reduce the amount of water to every other week or less.

Scarlet Monardella prefers to be grown in full sun in areas with light shade throughout hottest parts of the day. When grown in full sun, Monardella needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, and prefers 8 hours of sunlight. It is important to provide light shade during the hottest part of the day to ensure the plant does not suffer any sunburn or wilting due to the intense heat. When planted in partial shade, Monardella can tolerate as little as 2 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Scarlet monardella (Monardella macrantha 'Marian Sampson') should be pruned once a year in late winter to early spring, just before new growth begins. Pruning should be done moderately, removing only a few of the oldest, woodiest stems to allow new growth to come in. When pruning, ensure that no more than 1 third of the plants growth is pruned. If more than 1 third is removed, it could damage or even kill the plant. In addition, it is important to use clean, sharp pruning tools, and to disinfect them between plants to prevent the spread of any diseases.