Bee Balm 'Bubblegum Blast', Bergamot 'Bubblegum Blast', Sugar Buzz Series
Compact, Monarda ‘Bubblegum Blast’ (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial boasting hot pink flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), borne in dense, globular terminal heads. Blooming for weeks from mid to late summer, they rest upon a whorl of decorative bracts and attract scores of butterflies and hummingbirds. The showy blossoms rise on strong, well-branched stems, clad with aromatic, dark green leaves, which exude a mint fragrance when crushed, and are often used to flavor teas. Creating captivating border displays, this Bee Balm variety is perfectly suited to the middle of the flower border. It enjoys above-average resistance to powdery mildew.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Monarda |
Common names | Bee Balm |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Monarda |
Common names | Bee Balm |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Monarda ‘Bubblegum Blast’ (Bee Balm) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Monarda ‘Bubblegum Blast’ (Bee Balm) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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