Monarda Red Velvet
Monarda 'Red Velvet' photo courtesy of Walters Garden
Bee Balm

Monarda 'Red Velvet' has large cherry red flowers.  The newly emerging foliage has a bronze cast. This monarda is a member of the UPSCALE® collection from Proven Winners. They have outstanding  flowering performance with blooms that covers the top half of the plant. This series is excellent for landscape plantings and filling space in the middle of the border. Well branched stems support a second flush of flowers that extends the length of bloom. Members of this collection all exhibit good mildew resistance.

  • Height: 74- 81 cm 29-32 in)
  • Spread: 85-91 cm (33-36 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-8
  • Sun or Shade: minimum 4 hours of direct sun
  • Bloom Time: mid to late summer
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: red
  • Critter Resistance: deer
  • Nature Attraction: bees, butterflies and hummingbirds

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Monarda enjoys rich moist soil, however it is adaptable to average soil. Sun is best but light shade is tolerated. Dead head spent flowers to prolong bloom. This cultivar has good mildew resistance but ensure that air circulation is good and the soil does not dry out. Regular division is necessary to keep the plants healthy.

Specials

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