Monarda (Bee Balm)
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Color Name: Pink Frosting
Pink Frosting features vibrant, eye-catching pink flowers. These blossoms, reminiscent of delicate petals, bloom atop sturdy stems during the summer months, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden. The foliage of 'Pink Frosting' is aromatic, emitting a pleasant minty fragrance when touched. This variety's compact and bushy nature makes it an excellent choice for borders or container gardening, adding a splash of color and a delightful aroma to any landscape.
Growing Tips: Monarda can be found naturally along riverbanks and enjoys this rich, organic, moist soil. However, it will grow in average soil as well. Full sun is best, but light shade is tolerated. Plants tend to spread more quickly in the shade, however. Most monardas multiply rapidly either by underground stems or self-sowing. In order to keep plants healthy and vigorous, they should be divided at least every three years in the spring. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the bloom time. Powdery mildew is a common fungal problem with monarda. Some varieties are more resistant to it than others. To prevent this fungus from appearing, large clumps should be thinned out so that the air circulates freely around them. The soil should also be kept consistently moist; dry soil promotes powdery mildew.
Pink Frosting features vibrant, eye-catching pink flowers. These blossoms, reminiscent of delicate petals, bloom atop sturdy stems during the summer months, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden. The foliage of 'Pink Frosting' is aromatic, emitting a pleasant minty fragrance when touched. This variety's compact and bushy nature makes it an excellent choice for borders or container gardening, adding a splash of color and a delightful aroma to any landscape.
Growing Tips: Monarda can be found naturally along riverbanks and enjoys this rich, organic, moist soil. However, it will grow in average soil as well. Full sun is best, but light shade is tolerated. Plants tend to spread more quickly in the shade, however. Most monardas multiply rapidly either by underground stems or self-sowing. In order to keep plants healthy and vigorous, they should be divided at least every three years in the spring. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the bloom time. Powdery mildew is a common fungal problem with monarda. Some varieties are more resistant to it than others. To prevent this fungus from appearing, large clumps should be thinned out so that the air circulates freely around them. The soil should also be kept consistently moist; dry soil promotes powdery mildew.
Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Green shades
Height: 14 to 16 Inches Spread: 18 to 24 Inches Hardy in Zone: 4 |
Blooms: Summer
Foliage Season: All season |
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Attributes |
Container Extended Bloomer Native Border Drought Tolerant Easy to Grow Landscapes Mass Planting Specimen Plant
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