Monarda Hybrida 'Lambada'

Trial: Annual

Years Trialed: 1995

Good Qualities

Great postharvest life (2), striking flowers, strong stems, long flowering period, good for mixed bouquets but consumers didn't buy it by itself -- wholesalers liked single species, dried nicely, great fragrance, nice color.

Problems

Individual blooms turned brown before the flower cluster was fully developed, no problems, poor germination, smelled, looked like a weed but seemed to sell well.

Comments

Similar to Monarda citriodora (Lemon Mint, Texas Horsemint).


Trial Data

Monarda hybrida 'Lambada'
Yield (stems/plant) Stem Length (inches) Market Appreciation Rating¹ Repeat Again Rating¹ Ease of Cultivation Rating¹
Average 10.0 19.7 3.4 4.0 4.6


¹1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.


Supplier

Kieft Bloemzaden B.V. 2209-B Bulson Rd. Mt. Vernon, WA 98273