Balmy™ Rose Bee Balm
Monarda didyma 'Balbalmose' PP #26,567
SKU
42343
Vibrant, shaggy rose-colored blooms in abundance top this compact plant with very dark green, minty-basil-scented foliage. Resists powdery mildew better than others. Plant en masse for an inviting display of color in sunny borders and containers. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | mo-NAR-da DID-ee-muh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Compact growth reaches just 10 to 12 in. tall, 8 to 10 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Improved Disease Resistance, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Wet Soils, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Iris (Iris); Dogwood (Cornus); Turtlehead (Chelone); Twisted Rush (Juncus); Crossvine (Bignonia) |
Easily grown in humusy, rich, moisture-retentive soils, but highly adaptable to a variety of soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, maintain evenly moist soil; does not tolerate dry conditions. Hard prune old foliage annually, before new growth emerges in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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