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Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm-Fragrant Perennial-Perfect for Gardens 2 Gallon (Pack of 2)

Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm-Fragrant Perennial-Perfect for Gardens 2 Gallon (Pack of 2)

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Monarda x 'Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast'

Description

The Monarda x 'Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast' is a stunning perennial known for its vibrant pink blooms and delightful fragrance. This bee balm cultivar is a favorite among gardeners for its ability to attract pollinators and its resistance to deer. With a compact growth habit, it is perfect for adding a splash of color to gardens and containers alike.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for perennial borders, cottage gardens, and as a feature in container plantings. Its fragrant flowers make it an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements, and it is particularly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Monarda x 'Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Sugar Buzz Bubblegum Blast' Bee Balm
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 18-24 inches tall, 18-24 inches wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Salvia

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, spacing 18-24 inches apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
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