Product Description
Monarda 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27497 - TM Series (4) 1-gallons
Bee Balm
Height: 24 Inches, Spread: 32 Inches
Flower Color: Pink Shades, Foliage Color: Green shades
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
Full sun - Part shade
Blooms Midsummer
Monarda 'Bubblegum Blast' is a popular variety of bee balm known for its vibrant, hot pink flowers and compact growth habit. It is part of the Sugar Buzz series, developed for its mildew resistance and suitability for smaller gardens or containers.
- Flowers: Showy, bright pink, 2-2.5 inches wide, with a fringed appearance. Attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Bloom Time: Midsummer (June-July)
- Foliage: Dark green, aromatic, and mildew resistant.
- Height: 20-24 inches
- Spread: 24-32 inches
- Hardiness Zones: 4-8
- Light: Full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight)
- Soil: Moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained.
- Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming. Divide every 3 years to maintain vigor. Cut back in late fall or early spring.
Benefits:
- Attracts Pollinators: A magnet for butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Compact Habit: Suitable for smaller gardens, borders, or containers.
- Mildew Resistant: Less susceptible to powdery mildew than other Monarda varieties.
- Long Blooming Period: Provides weeks of vibrant color in midsummer.
- Fragrant Foliage: The leaves release a minty scent when crushed.
Growing Tips:
- Planting: Space plants 24-36 inches apart to allow for good air circulation.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during hot, dry periods.
- Fertilizing: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Overwintering: Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring. Protect from excessive winter wet.
If you are looking for a colorful, pollinator-friendly perennial that is easy to care for, Monarda 'Bubblegum Blast' is an excellent choice. Its vibrant pink flowers and compact growth habit make it a versatile addition to any garden.
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
