- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 10 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 10 - 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
Monarda didyma Balmy™ Rose ('Balbalmose'), commonly called Balmy™ Rose Bee Balm, is a superior choice of bee balm for flowering, disease resistance, and form. It blooms earlier than other varieties and is full of bold rose-pink blooms in late spring. The dense, shaggy flower heads are fragrant and make lovely cut flowers for indoor arrangements. The compact, dark green foliage has a pleasant minty scent when crushed.
This is a spreading perennial with a compact, highly branched form. It grows quickly and can be expected to form a mound 10 – 12 inches tall and 12 – 14 inches wide. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. This bee balm tolerates wet sites, clay, sand, drought, humidity and heat. It is resistant to deer, rabbits and powdery mildew, unlike other varieties. It provides bright color spots at the front of perennial borders and foundation plantings. Balmy™ Rose also performs well in containers without much effort.
Balmy™ Rose Bee Balm Care
This perennial grows well in full sun to part shade. It is highly adaptable to different soil types, including clay and sand, and is not picky about soil pH. It performs best in moist, fertile soils that drain well. Balmy™ Rose appreciates regular water during the growing season, making sure the soil never dries out. In winter, it does not tolerate prolonged wet feet. Mulch new plants with high quality compost around the root zone to conserve moisture.
Cut the foliage to the ground after flowering to promote new growth. Removing spent flowers will encourage it to rebloom.
Balmy™ Rose Bee Balm Spacing
When grown in groups, space individual plants approximately 10 inches apart and stagger the planting rows.If growing in a container, select a pot that is weather resistant with good drainage and a diameter of at least 12 inches.
Balmy™ Rose Bee Balm Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Spring into Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit, Disease |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Plants That Work |
| Common Name: Balmy™ Rose Bee Balm |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: MONARDA `BALMY ROSE` |
- SKU:
- 1010811-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
