Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Sugar Buzz™ Cherry Pops Bee Balm is a looker that will command your attention. The unique, textured flowers have tubular petals that extend from the center of the flower. The 2.5-inch blooms are a dark pinkish-red hue and stand out against the glossy lance-shaped, deep green foliage. The flowers of the Bergamot bloom all summer long
This cultivar is tall at 20 to 24 inches high, so plant near the middle or back of beds, borders, or mass plantings. Pollinators love the sweet-smelling flowers that can also be trimmed to display in arrangements. This clump-forming plant has an upright growth habit and is easy to maintain and resistant to powdery mildew. Grow this beauty as a perennial in USDA zones 4 through 8.
Sugar Buzz™ Cherry Pops Bee Balm Care
Bee Balm prefers damp soil, so water once a week or when the top couple of inches of soil dries out. Use moist soil that is fertile and promotes good drainage. Select a spot that receives full sun to partial shade, but expect more prolific blooms in full sun. Apply balanced fertilizer each spring.
Deadhead Bee Balm encourages more flowering and keeps the plant looking its best. Sugar Buzz™ Cherry Pops Bee Balm is a clump-forming plant, so divide it every few years as needed.
Sugar Buzz™ Cherry Pops Bee Balm Spacing
Sugar Buzz™ Cherry Pops Bee Balm is a full plant with an upright growth habit. The stems will grow 20 to 24 inches tall and reach 16 to 20 inches wide. Space plants as close as 16 to 20 inches apart.
Compare Sugar Buzz® Bee Balm
Compare flower color, mature size, garden placement, and the features that distinguish each Sugar Buzz® Bee Balm.
| Variety | Flowers | Mature Size | Best For | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep raspberry-purple | 20–24" H × 16–20" W | Rich summer color | Deep raspberry flowers on a compact mound | |
| Lavender-lilac | 20–24" H × 16–20" W | Cool-toned borders | Soft lavender flowers on an upright clump | |
| Hot pink | 20–24" H × 24–32" W | Broad flowering mass | Widest habit with strong hot-pink color | |
| Magenta-purple | 20–24" H × 16–20" W | Deep purple accent | Rich purple color on a compact, mounded plant | |
| Cherry red to deep pink-red | 20–24" H × 16–20" W | Warm-color borders | Warmest flower color in the Sugar Buzz® collection | |
| Blue-purple to lavender | 18–22" H × 18–22" W | Coolest flower color | Blue-purple blooms stand apart from the warmer selections | |
| Pinkish-purple | 14–16" H × 18–24" W | Front of the border | Shortest selection with a broader, low-profile habit |
Sugar Buzz® Cherry Pops 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
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1 Foot
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Clumping
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, Red
- Flower Description
- Bright cherry-red
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Dark Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, 3 Season Interest, Fall Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Sugar Buzz™ Cherry Pops Bee Balm
- Botanical Name
- MONARDA SB 'CHERRY POPS'
- 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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