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Sugar Buzz® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

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$49.99
This product does not ship to: Idaho
  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 20 - 24 Inches
  • Mature Spread 20 - 24 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

The Sugar Buzz™ series of Bee Balm is a variety bred to have fabulous disease resistance, while producing a profusion of flower heads per plant. Grape Gumball is an intensely juicy purple color that lives up to these expectations. The flower stems naturally branch without any pinching back of the plants early in the season, making this perennial much more bushy and dense than older varieties. Low maintenance is definitely the buzz word for this Bee Balm.

Grape Gumball Bee Balm is a prolific attractor of beneficial pollinators and Hummingbirds. The disease resistance bred into the Sugar Buzz™ means that this Bee Balm will remain blooming much later in the summer without succumbing to the usual mildew and rusts that Bee Balm is known for. Deer resistant. Bee Balm is a great addition to a cottage garden or a meadow planting and works great in a mixed seasonal container as the “filler” or “thriller” plant.

Sugar Buzz® Grape Gumball Bee Balm Care

Bee Balm will take as much sun as you can give it. Part shade in either the early morning or late afternoon is acceptable and preferable in the hottest of the hardiness zones to give these hard working nectar producers a rest during the hottest time of the day. Well-drained and moist soil is required to keep root rots from forming over the winter months. Average to poor soil is fine. Heavy clay soils will cause Bee Balm to have wet feet over the winter. 

Grape Gumball Bee Balm will benefit from annual fertilizing with a well-balanced, slow release food early in the spring. Cutting back the previous years’ growth early in the spring will make way for the new, vigorous growth. Mulching in the fall will help insulate the plant crown from harsh winter temperatures. Organic compost or fallen leaves make wonderful mulches. Dividing is recommended every 3-4 years. Bee Balm tends to expand at the edges and get bare spots in the middle of the plant. Dividing regularly will help the plants to stay full and dense.

Sugar Buzz® Grape Gumball Bee Balm Spacing

Grape Gumball Bee Balm is a relatively compact size. A mature height of 20-24 inches and a spread of 16-20 inches will make this perennial easy to add to established gardens. Space the plants at 16 inches, center on center, to ensure good air circulation.

Sugar Buzz® Grape Gumball 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: 20 - 24 Inches
Mature Spread: 16 - 20 Inches
Spacing: 16 - 20 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: July Through Late Summer
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Disease
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Sugar Buzz™ Grape Gumball Bee Balm
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: MONARDA SB `GRAPE GUMBALL`
SKU:
1231007349-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

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

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

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

#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

#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

#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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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

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.

2 Reviews - Sugar Buzz® Grape Gumball Bee Balm Show Reviews

  • 5
    Beautiful...

    Posted by Joshua Brandt on Nov 16, 2023

    Beautiful plants, well packaged. Can’t wait to see them thrive in my garden

  • 5
    beautiful and fragrant

    Posted by Donna Cheney on May 23, 2022

    This plant has such an amazing fragrance!