Bee Balm, Sugar Buzz® Cherry Pops Bee Balm
SKU #'s
- 1007351
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Cherry Pops Bee Balm is an upright herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems and aromatic serrated dark green foliage. The fringe-like glowing cherry red flowers blooms in whorls at the top of the thick stems in summer, attracting bees and butterflies. Best bloom in full sun and well-drained soil.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Native Hybrid |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root rot can be an issue in poorly-drained soils. Susceptibility to foliar diseases increase if the soil is allowed to dry. Watch for rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Coneflower, Butterfly Weed
IMAGES: Photo by Mark, One Garden Brighton, (2) Photo by julie corsi, Glowing red, (3) Photo by yewchan, Mondara, (4) Photo by carlfbagge, DP2M2475 Monarda Didyma Flower from the Dacha Garden
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
