Monarda Pink Frosting
$21.99
Monarda Pink Frosting forms compact clumps topped by pastel pink summer flower heads, bringing a dense pollinator display to borders and patio containers.
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Description
Pastel pink flower heads spread across the compact, upright clumps of Monarda Pink Frosting in midsummer. Dark green foliage releases a mint scent when crushed, while the nectar-rich flowers draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Its sturdy, well-branched stems fit the middle of a flower border, a cottage garden, or a patio container. Grow it in full sun or partial shade with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil from drying in summer, deadhead faded blooms, and allow air to move freely around the clump.
Additional information
| Height | 1 ft – 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 1 ft – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August |
| Synonyms | Monarda 'Pink Frosting', Monarda PINK, Monarda Pink Frosting (Sugar Buzz Series) |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Spicy |
| Shape | Dome |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Prairie style planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | moderate |
| Soil | Loam |
| Local names | Bee Balm, Pink Frosting Beebalm |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23077021, ZMONPF0001G, 201832906 |
| Cultivation | Use fertile, humus-rich soil that remains moist without holding excess water. Water during dry summer periods and avoid wetting the foliage repeatedly. Deadhead to extend the display. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in early spring before new growth begins, or take basal softwood cuttings. |
| Pests | Watch for slugs on emerging spring growth. |
| Diseases | Maintain good airflow and even soil moisture to limit powdery mildew; rust can also occur. |
| Pruning | Deadhead faded flower heads through summer to prolong blooming. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist but well drained, especially in summer. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade. |
| Common Name | Sugar Buzz® Pink Frosting Beebalm |