Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine' - Bee Balm - Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bee Balm

Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine'

Also called Bergamot

  • Whorls of small tubular flowers are backed by leafy red bracts
  • Raspberry-red flowers appear on square stems just above foliage
  • Buds emerge and have the appearance of raspberries
  • Dark green toothed lance to oval-shaped leaves, 10 cm long
  • Foliage has a minty scent when crushed
  • Upright, clumping habit
  • Bloom Time: July to August

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
80-100 cm

SPREAD:
60-75 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Best grown in an average to moist soil, in full sun, however, it is tolerant of partially shady locations. Powdery mildew is a common fungal problem for monarda, although some cultivars are more resistant. All monarda should be planted in open areas that receive good air circulation and keep a consistently moist soil, to help prevent mildew problems. Mature clumps should be thinned out.