Raspberry Wine Bee Balm (Monarda 'Raspberry Wine') - 1 gallon -Ship Only
Raspberry Wine Bee Balm (Monarda 'Raspberry Wine') - 1 gallon -Ship Only
Plant Details
- Size
- 1 Gallon
- Attributes
- Border, Container Garden, Cut Flower, Fragrant, Native
- Category
- Perennial
- Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Features
- Summer flowering
- Habit
- Upright
- Height
- 30-36”
- Programs
- American Beauties® Natives
- Soil
- Moist, Wet
- Width
- 18-24”
- Wildlife
- Butterflies, Pollinators
- Zone
- 4–9
Description
Raspberry Wine Bee Balm, known botanically as Monarda didyma 'Raspberry Wine', is a captivating perennial that brings a burst of color and life to any garden. With its vibrant raspberry-red blossoms and aromatic, minty foliage, this plant not only adds visual appeal but also a delightful fragrance to your outdoor space. Originating from North America, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils and enjoys a sunny to partially shaded location. Growing to a height of 3 to 4 feet and spreading 2 to 3 feet wide, it creates a stunning focal point in garden beds or borders. Caring for Raspberry Wine Bee Balm is straightforward. It flourishes in full sun to part shade and requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. Hardy across USDA zones 4 to 9, it is a robust plant that withstands varying climates. To keep your Bee Balm blooming all season, simply deadhead spent flowers. Its foliage is resistant to mildew, ensuring it remains attractive throughout the growing season. Beyond its beauty, this plant is a powerhouse for attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for creating a lively and eco-friendly garden. Whether you're looking to enhance your garden's aesthetic or support local wildlife, Raspberry Wine Bee Balm is a versatile and rewarding addition. Its ease of care and stunning display make it a favorite among gardeners eager to cultivate a vibrant and sustainable outdoor haven.Will this grow in my area?
This plant is hardy in Zones 4–9–4–9. Enter your ZIP to check your zone.
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1. Dig a hole 1½–2× the width of your plant's root ball. Set the soil to the side.
2. Mix your backfill — Pine Bark Soil Conditioner, Compost & Native Soil (1/3 of each) in a wheelbarrow or on the ground.
3. Plant it high — when backfilling, keep the plant 2–3" higher than the surrounding soil (as shown). Plant flush with the soil if in a raised bed.
4. Mulch the top of the soil 2–3" deep around the plant — keep mulch away from the main trunk.
5. Feed as you plant with Holly-tone for acid-loving plants.
The 1/3 backfill blend:
Over- and under-watering is the #1 cause of plant death — so always check the soil before you water.
- Clear or dusty → water the plant
- Muddy → soil is too wet
- Moist with a little soil clinging to it → watered just right ✓
- Won't go in → water immediately
Newly planted trees & shrubs — keep the soil moist their first season and never let it dry out. Water slowly at the base (hose ~6" from the trunk, pencil-thin stream):
- Shrubs — 3 min
- Ornamentals (flowering crab, etc.) — 10 min
- Evergreens (6') — 15 min
- Deciduous (2½" caliper) — 15 min (+15 min per extra inch)
Using a Gator Bag? Fill it every 3 days.
How often (OHIO Weather) (new plantings):
- Apr 15 – May 15: once a week
- May 16 – Sept 15: twice a week
- Sept 16 – Oct 31: once a week
- Mid-Nov – early Dec: once, if the ground isn't frozen
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