Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) – Colorful and Fragrant Garden Plant

The Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) is a beautiful, flowering garden plant that adds color, fragrance, and life to your garden, balcony, or terrace. With its bright red flowers and aromatic leaves, this plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a true eye-catcher in any garden.

This versatile plant is ideal for borders, planters, or as a standalone feature and is easy to care for.

Key Features

• Blooms from June to September

• Aromatic green leaves

• Perfect for borders, planters, or as a solitary plant

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade

• Easy to care for and low-maintenance

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Care and Use

Location

• Ideal in full sun to light shade

• Suitable for borders, planters, or as a solitary feature in the garden

• Combines beautifully with other summer bloomers such as lavender, salvia, or coneflowers

Watering and Feeding

• Keep the soil moist, especially during dry periods

• Apply a light fertilizer in spring to promote growth and flowering

• Ensure well-draining soil to prevent root rot

Maintenance

• Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage new blooms

• Prune the plant in autumn for a compact shape

• Divide the root clump every few years for a healthy plant

Extra Features

• Attractive to bees and butterflies

• Aromatic leaves suitable for herbs and tea

• Low-maintenance, suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners

• Rich flowering from June to September

Benefits of the Bee Balm

• Bright red flowers for a vibrant display

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Easy to care for, ideal for beginner gardeners

• Perfect for borders, planters, or as a solitary garden feature

• Aromatic leaves suitable for tea

Recommended Plant Combinations

• Lavender or Salvia for height and contrast

• Coneflower (Echinacea) or Rudbeckia for color accents

• Small ornamental grasses for airy texture

• Mix of different summer bloomers for a playful effect

Product Information

• Pot size: P19

• Height at purchase: ± 50–55 cm

• Bloom: June to September, bright red

• Watering: Regular, keep soil moist

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich

Note: Each plant is unique and may vary slightly in size and flower color.

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Bring color, fragrance, and life to your garden with the Bee Balm. Thanks to its rich flowering, aromatic leaves, and easy care, it’s a perfect addition to any garden.

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