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Monarda UPSCALE® Pink Chenille

UPSCALE® Pink Chenille Bee Balm

UPSCALE® Pink Chenille Bee Balm

Format

Exposure

  • Sun
  • Partial sun
  • Partial shade

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • July
  • August

  • Second flowering
  • Attracts butterflies and pollinators
  • Edible
  • Attracts pollinators and butterflies
  • Aromatic foliage

The UPSCALE® 'Pink Chenille' Bee Balm, a perennial with irresistible charm. Its vibrant pink flowers, reminiscent of the soft texture of chenille, will attract a multitude of pollinators, such as butterflies and hummingbirds, making your garden a true paradise for biodiversity.

Exceptional features:

  • Spectacular flowering: Large 3.5-inch pink flowers, with petals delicately arranged like chenille, illuminate your garden from June to August.
  • Resistance and vigor: This variety of bee balm is distinguished by its resistance to powdery mildew, a common disease among bee balms. It thrives in the sun and in well-drained soil, multiplying rapidly to form magnificent clusters.
  • Attraction for pollinators: Its nectar-rich flowers are a real feast for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, thus contributing to the biodiversity of your garden.
  • Enchanting fragrance: Its foliage releases a refreshing minty aroma when you rub it, adding an olfactory dimension to your garden.
  • Size: Reaches a mature size of 20 inches in height and 12 inches in width, ideal for small gardens or for mass planting.

Care tips:

  • Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil: Well-drained, rich in organic matter.
  • Watering: Regular, especially during dry periods.
  • Pruning: Cut back faded flowers to encourage a second bloom.

Ideal for:

  • Perennial bedsCreate a spectacular focal point in your flower beds by associating the Pink Chenille Bee Balm with other perennials in complementary colors.
  • Pollinator gardens: Attract and nourish butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds with this abundant honey plant.
  • Natural and wild gardens: Integrate this native plant into a garden that respects the environment and local biodiversity.
  • Borders and paths: Define your outdoor spaces with a touch of bright color and an enchanting fragrance.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
18 - 22 in.
Spread
18 - 22 in.
Height
20 - 22 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

Flowering colours:

  • Green

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moderate Watering

Maintenance:

  • Easy. Prune dry stems early in spring.

Soil requirement:

  • Well-drained soil
  • Rich
  • Moist

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer

Attract:

  • Butterflies
  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Butterfly garden
  • Flowerbeds
  • Clumps
  • Detached
  • Vegetable garden

Attribute:

  • Cut flowers
  • Edible

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