Monarda hybrid Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast - Bee Balm

Brief Description: Monarda Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast is a hardy perennial with bright pink flowers and a sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators.

Product Characteristics:
• Height: 12-16 inches
• Spread: 16-20 inches
• Flower color: Bright pink
• Flowering period: Summer
• Foliage: Dark green, aromatic
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil requirements: Well-draining, moist soil
• Hardiness Zone: 4

Uses:
Monarda Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast is perfect for adding vibrant color and fragrance to borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens. It also attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens.

Benefits:
This hardy perennial is not only beautiful, but also easy to grow and maintain. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens or containers, and it has excellent disease resistance. Monarda Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast is also deer and rabbit resistant.

Companion Plants:

1. Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower): Both Monarda and Echinacea attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees. The bright pink flowers of Monarda Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast will provide a stunning contrast to the purple flowers of Echinacea purpurea.
2. Salvia nemorosa (Meadow Sage): Salvia nemorosa has tall spikes of purple-blue flowers that complement the bright pink blooms of Monarda Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast. They both prefer full sun and well-draining soil.
3. Achillea millefolium (Yarrow): Achillea millefolium has delicate white or pink flowers that will complement the bright pink blooms of Monarda Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast. Both plants are easy to care for and will thrive in full sun and well-draining soil.

Care Instructions:
Monarda Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast prefers well-draining, moist soil and full to partial sun. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid over-watering as this can cause root rot. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms and pinch back the stems in early spring to promote bushier growth.

Final Thoughts:
Monarda Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast is a beautiful and low-maintenance perennial that is sure to bring vibrant color and fragrance to your garden. Its compact size and disease resistance make it an excellent choice for any garden, while its attraction to pollinators and resistance to deer and rabbits make it a great addition to wildlife gardens.