This plant should be in every garden! It's easy to grow in full sun and not-so-great soil, all it needs is some water when it gets really dry. I am in Indiana zone 6, had these for 2 years now and they will bloom first year and double in size by year 2. Pollinators love them :) and so do I!
Upscale® 'Red Velvet' Bee Balm Monarda hybrid
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2'8"
Spread: 3'
Height: 81cm
Spread: 91cm
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Details
32 - 32 Inches36 - 36 Inches36 - 36 Inches81cm91cm91cmFeatures
Large cherry red flowers. The tallest variety in the collection. Newly emerging foliage has a bronze cast. Well-branched stems support a second flush of flowers that extends the length of bloom.
Award WinnerFragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:32 Inches 81cmSpacing:36 Inches 91cmSpread:36 Inches 91cmFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Cherry redFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:Clump FormingContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun but also grows well in ordinary garden soil and part shade. Provide good air circulation to prevent disease.
Upscale® 'Red Velvet' Monarda hybrid USPPAF 35,800, Can PBRAF -
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Lela Santiago, Indiana, United States, 37 weeks ago
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