Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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 Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-18 Inches
- Mature Spread
- 1 Foot
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping, Dwarf
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, Red
- Flower Description
- Rich rose-pink
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, 3 Season Interest, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Balmy™ Rose Bee Balm
- Botanical Name
- MONARDA 'BALMY ROSE'
- Brand
- Plants That Work
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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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.
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known 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
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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