Monarda, Hybrid Beebalm 'Bee-You™ Bee-Happy'
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- July, August, September
Description
Bright, vermillion red flowers adorn the compact, mildew resistant plants. Deep green foliage and colored bracts complement the lovely flowers.
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Details
Bee-You™ Bee-Happy Beebalm | Monarda 'Bee-Happy'
Height: 18 inches
Spacing: 12 inches
Sunlight: full sun to part shade
Hardiness Zone: 4a
Other Names: Bergamot, Oswego Tea
Group/Class: Bee-You Series
Brand: Gertens
Description:
Striking, cerise red flowers with dark brown buttons over lush dark green foliage that has an excellent resistance to powdery mildew; a fascinating addition to the summer garden; attracts pollinators
Ornamental Features
Bee-You™ Bee-Happy Beebalm has masses of beautiful clusters of fragrant red pincushion flowers with hot pink overtones and dark brown eyes at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant pointy leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.
Landscape Attributes
Bee-You™ Bee-Happy Beebalm is an herbaceous perennial with a mounded form. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
- Spreading
- Self-Seeding
Bee-You™ Bee-Happy Beebalm is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
- Container Planting
Planting & Growing
Bee-You™ Bee-Happy Beebalm will grow to be about 15 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 12 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Bee-You™ Bee-Happy Beebalm is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Contact our experts for more information on how to protect it over the winter months.
More Information
Bloom or Harvest Time | July, August, September |
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Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Common Family Name | Bee Balm |
Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |