Product Description
Monarda 'Electric Neon Pink' PP30347 (4) 1-gallons
Common Name: Bee Balm
It's electric! That's what you might think when you look at the fabulous color of this new interspecific hybrid of Bee Balm. Intense, dark neon pink flowers are produced above an upright mound of glossy, dark green foliage. The large, 3' flowers practically glow, lightening slightly for a two-tone effect. Look for more bright and intense colors in the future!
Monarda is native to eastern North America, so it is easy to grow, and it multiplies quickly. The flowers' sweet nectar attracts scores of hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees to the garden. The aromatic foliage smells like mint when crushed and is often used to flavor teas.
Height: 20.0-22.0 Inches
Spread: 18.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: Pink shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) to Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Midsummer to Late Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting
Monarda 'Electric Neon Pink' is a vibrant and attractive flowering perennial that is part of the mint family. It is also known as Bee Balm.
This plant is a cultivar of Monarda didyma, a species native to North America. 'Electric Neon Pink' is prized for its intensely bright, neon pink flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. The flowers are large, tubular, and clustered together in a rounded head, creating a showy display that attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
The plant has an upright growth habit and typically reaches a height of 22 inches with a spread of 20 inches. Its foliage is a dark green color and releases a spicy fragrance when crushed. The leaves can be used to make herbal tea.
Monarda 'Electric Neon Pink' is relatively easy to grow and prefers full sun to light shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is fairly drought tolerant once established but will look its best with regular watering. This cultivar is also known for its good mildew resistance.
In the garden, Monarda 'Electric Neon Pink' makes a great addition to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. It can also be grown in containers. The flowers are excellent for cutting and can be used in fresh or dried arrangements.
Overall, Monarda 'Electric Neon Pink' is a beautiful and low-maintenance plant that adds a burst of color to the summer garden. Its attractive flowers and ability to attract pollinators make it a popular choice for gardeners.
(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!
