Any old stems that persist after winter can be cut back in spring. If desired, apply a granular garden fertilizer in early spring, just as the soil begins to thaw. Spacing: Space at least 24-28" from other plants good air circulation encourages healthy, vigorous growth.įertilizing: Little needed. Established plants can tolerate dry conditions. Water: Average to abundant, depending on weather. How To Grow Soil: Easily grown in any soil readily tolerates wet soils. It’s a member of the mint family ( Lamiaceae) and a versatile perennial plant. Uses: Accent, container gardening, edging, erosion control or embankment, ground cover, massing, rain garden, rock garden, under planting, waterside Bee balm ( Monarda ), is also known as Oswego tea, horsemint, and bergamot. Details Botanical name: Monarda ‘Red Velvet’įeatures: Wet soils, space savers, rain gardens, rabbit & deer resistant, proven winners, native, heat tolerant, fragrant, cold tolerant Monarda didyma, also known as Scarlet Red Bee Balm, Beebalm, Oswego Tea, Bergamot, Firecracker Plant, Horsemint, Mountain Mint, and Scarlet Monarda. The Upscale™ series from Proven Winners is taller than other bee balms, making them best suited for a tall border, the middle of beds, or mass plantings. Their fragrant, colorful blooms attract all sorts of pollinators to the garden, but mint-like foliage deters deer and other pests. While they typically bloom in the summer heat, their sturdy stems will keep the flowers upright and shining. This dwarf cultivar has mildew-resistant, fragrant, dark-green foliage. Space monarda plants 18 to 24 inches apart in organically rich soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.7 that drains easily. Bee balm tolerates partial sun, but you'll get fewer flowers. Plant monarda in spring or fall in a spot that gets full sun. Bee Balm Scarlet Red Shades is one of the best perennial flowers to grow in bird and butterfly gardens, border fronts, cottage and cutting gardens, herb and. All of this coupled with good deer resistance and an improved mildew resistance make ‘Red Velvet’ a fantastic addition to your garden.Īs a North American native, bee balm is a durable perennial that multiplies well in moist soil and full sun. The abundant, bold, and bright flowers of bee balm attract hummingbirds as well as butterflies and bees. Growing bee balm plants isn't hard, if you keep their soil evenly moist. ‘Red Velvet’ is the tallest Monarda we carry! With it’s sturdy stems and loads of blooms, this Bee Balm does great in borders or as a colorful addition to a pollinator garden. These fun, cherry red flowers will give you a pop of color for weeks in the heat of summer. Loved by both gardeners and hummingbirds, crimson red crown-shaped blooms appear on tall, herbaceous plants in mid summer. More Information Description Much like its dessert namesake, ‘Red Velvet’ Monarda will leave you wanting more.
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