Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Flowering from late spring until late summer, the Bee-Mine™ Pink Bee Balm is a sure winner for providing long-season color. Also known as Monarda didyma 'Balbeemin', this bee balm produces stunning clusters of electric pink flowers above its pointed green foliage. A maximum height of 18 inches makes this perennial ideal for borders and containers alike.
The Bee-Mine™ Pink Bee Balm is a joy to grow with its impressive disease resistance and pollution tolerance. Furthermore, both deer and rabbits leave it alone, making it a good choice for a rural or wooded location. It has an upright habit that keeps the flowers standing proud, whether left on the plant or cut for a vase. Bee-Mine™ is winter hardy down to zone 4 and perhaps most effective when planted as a group.
Bee-Mine™ Pink Bee Balm Care
The Bee-Mine™ Pink Bee Balm thrives in full sun but can also be grown in partial shade. It prefers a fertile, moist and well-drained soil. Water well for the first growing season to help the plant establish. Mature Bee-Mine™ can tolerate some drought but performs best in moist soil. Although not strictly necessary, a balanced fertilizer can be applied sparingly in spring to give it a boost.
Removing faded flowers will help promote new blooms to form and help keep a tidy appearance. Cut back spent growth to ground level after the first frost, and mulch to protect the roots.
Bee-Mine™ Pink Bee Balm Spacing
Over time the Bee-Mine™ Pink Bee Balm will reach 15 to 18 inches tall and 14 to 16 inches wide. A spacing of 18 to 20 inches is recommended to provide good air circulation around plants.
Bee-Mine™ Pink Bee Balm Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 15 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 14 - 16 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 20 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit, Disease |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Hanging Baskets, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Bee-Mine™ Pink Bee Balm |
| Other Name(s): Oswego |
| Scientific Name: Monarda didyma 'Balbeemin' |
- SKU:
- 123PLA1582-npn
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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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.