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Brighten up your landscape with the 'Leading Lady Razzberry' Monarda. Showy flowers in a deep shade of pinkish-purple stand out against the green foliage and bring visual interest to a container or landscape bed. Expect fragrant flowers in spring and summer on this clump-forming perennial. Also known as Bee Balm or Bergamot, this plant thrives in USDA zones 4 through 9.
Monarda is native to North America, so it is very easy to maintain once established. This versatile plant can be used in borders, landscapes, mass plantings, and containers. Bee Balm also makes excellent cut flowers. This plant is deer-resistant but is known to attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Leading Lady Razzberry Bee Balm Care
Monarda flourishes in a sunny spot that receives at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. Soil should be fertile and have a pH of 6.5 to 8.0. This plant likes even moisture and prefers soil that does not completely dry out. Apply mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture. Fertilize in the spring using a balanced fertilizer to support new growth and flowers.
The 'Leading Lady Razzberry' Monarda does not require much maintenance, but spent flowers can be removed. Promote more growth by cutting back established plants once they reach a height of 12 inches. To prepare the plants for winter, you can trim back the growth to 1 inch in size.
Leading Lady Razzberry Bee Balm Spacing
Monarda will grow to be 10 to 14 inches tall and cover an area 22 to 28 inches wide. Space plants 22 to 28 inches apart to allow each plant room to grow without being crowded. As the plants become established and fill in, they can be dug up and split to promote more growth.
Leading Lady Razzberry Bee Balm Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 10 - 14 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 22 - 28 Inches |
| Spacing: 22 - 28 Inches |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: Bright Raspberry Purple |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Leading Lady Razzberry Bee Balm |
| Other Name(s): Bergamot, Horsemint, Oswego Tea |
| Scientific Name: Monarda hybrid USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
- SKU:
- MONLR
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 31th |
| 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 |
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