Monarda ‘Bubblegum Blast’
$17.99
Monarda Bubblegum Blast carries bright pink flowers above aromatic foliage, bringing compact pollinator color to summer borders.
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Description
Monarda Bubblegum Blast fills a small border space with vivid pink flower heads and fragrant green leaves. Its upright stems rise from a bushy clump, creating a full display without a wide footprint. Bees and other pollinators visit the blooms, while the aromatic foliage adds interest at close range. It works especially well in informal borders and wildlife-focused gardens.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade with evenly moist, well-drained soil. Add compost before planting and apply a light mulch in spring. Remove faded flowers through summer to support more bloom, then cut stems in fall or leave a few seed heads for winter. Watch for slugs on spring growth and aphids on tender stems. Good airflow and steady moisture help control powdery mildew in hot, dry weather.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Pollinator Garden, Flowering borders, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Prairie style planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Bee-Friendly, Sensory, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Loam |
| Local names | Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm, Bee Balm, Bergamot |
| Blomidon Item No | ZMONBGB0001G |
| Usps | Bright pink bee balm flowers over aromatic foliage., Compact pollinator color for summer borders., Sun or part shade and fresh soil support strong bloom. |
| Propagation | Propagate Monarda Bubblegum Blast by division in early spring or by basal softwood cuttings. These methods keep the selected garden form consistent. |
| Pests | Monarda Bubblegum Blast may be susceptible to slugs in spring. Aphids can also appear on tender new growth in crowded plantings. |
| Diseases | Monarda Bubblegum Blast may be susceptible to powdery mildew in hot, dry weather. Good airflow and steady moisture help reduce mildew stress. |
| Pruning | Deadhead Monarda Bubblegum Blast through summer to encourage more flowers. Cut stems down in autumn or leave some seed heads for winter texture. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Best in sun or partial shade with fresh soil. |
| Common Name | Bubblegum Blast Beebalm |