Description
Wine-red blooms emerge from raspberry-like buds. A White Flower Farm introduction.
Tray Size: 72 plants
Common Name: Bee balm
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
Mature Height: 36 inches
Color: Purple
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Pot Size: |
72 plant plug tray |
Common Name: |
Bee balm |
Zone: |
4 |
Zone: |
5 |
Zone: |
6 |
Zone: |
7 |
Zone: |
8 |
Zone: |
9 |
Height: |
2-3 ft |
Color: |
Purple |
Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Light Preference: |
Part Shade |
Genus: |
Monarda |
Warranty
Plugs per Tray 72. Depth 2.35". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 2.23
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 6 - 8 weeks
Growing Info: Pinch after transplant.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Spider mites, powdery mildew
Vernalization Requirements: Beneficial, not necessary.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Long Day
Other: Apply preventive sprays for powdery mildew at time of planting.
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 6 - 8 weeks
Growing Info: Pinch after transplant.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at medium levels of 150 - 200 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Spider mites, powdery mildew
Vernalization Requirements: Beneficial, not necessary.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Long Day
Other: Apply preventive sprays for powdery mildew at time of planting.
