Balmy™ Rose Bee Balm

Monarda didyma 'Balbalmose' PP #26,567

Pronunciation: mo-NAR-da DID-ee-muh
SKU #42343
4-9

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OVERVIEW
Description 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.
Light Full sun, Partial sun
Watering Keep soil moist but not soggy.
Blooms Late spring to early summer
Mature Size Compact growth reaches just 10 to 12 in. tall, 8 to 10 in. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Dark Green
Companion Plants Iris (Iris); Dogwood (Cornus); Turtlehead (Chelone); Twisted Rush (Juncus); Crossvine (Bignonia)
CARE
Care 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.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.