Professional Growing Information We love this plant for its color and fullness. However, despite it being in full sun and regular drip irrigation and drainage it has bad powdery mildew every year. Each year it grows back full and beautiful but just after it starts blooming the mildew starts. This is our third summer with it.
'Pardon My Cerise' Bee Balm Monarda didyma
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 14" - 18"
Spread: 10" - 12"
Height: 36cm - 46cm
Spread: 25cm - 30cm
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Details
14 - 18 Inches10 - 12 Inches10 - 12 Inches36cm - 46cm25cm - 30cm25cm - 30cmFeatures
Tuck this sweet and petite perennial into the front of your flower border where it will create a colorful edge of dark cherry pink flowers in high summer. Butterflies adore it!
Fragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:14 - 18 Inches 36cm - 46cmSpacing:10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cmSpread:10 - 12 Inches 25cm - 30cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Dark cherry pinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer 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:SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:ConsistentSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Best used in landscapes.
Maintenance Notes:Prefers rich, moist soil and full sun but also grows well in ordinary garden soil and part shade. This hardy selection is mildew resistant.
Fun Facts:Growing monarda near tomatoes in the garden is said to improve the health and flavor of the tomatoes.
Monarda is the natural source of the antiseptic Thymol, the primary active ingredient in some kinds of mouthwash.
Monarda didyma has a long his-tory of being used by some tribes of Native Americans as a medicinal plant to cure skin infections, minor wounds and even excessive cases of gas.
'Pardon My Cerise' Monarda didyma USPP 29,234, Can 5,725 -
6 Reviews
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Sheri, Idaho, United States, 31 weeks ago
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I ordered this plant in Sept. 2023. It arrived in a timely manner and in good condition, and after hardening off, transplanted well into a pot. It is growing well, sending out new shoots. It is susceptible to powdery mildew, and I constantly spray with neem oil.
Aileen, California, United States, 1 year ago -
Absolutely love this plant and the bee's love it. The color of the plant is beautiful and adds to the butterfly garden. Save the Bee's and Butterfly's.
Gail Wentworth, North Carolina, United States, 1 year ago -
Was disappointed that this monarda developed severe powdery mildew a week after I bought it, even though I planted it in full sun and it was on drip irrigation. I cut it back and it died. Unfortunately, I didn’t even get to see it bloom.
Marcy Satalich, Oregon, United States, 2 years ago -
Bloomed all summer long and the blooms stayed bright and intact until the frost. I can't begin to describe the intoxicating smell of this plant I have to use all my will-power to not take a sniff every time I walk past it. The bees loved it almost as much as me.
Farah, Ontario, Canada, 5 years ago
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