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‘Gardenview Scarlet’ Bee Balm
Add a burst of brilliant red color to your garden with ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ Bee Balm (Monarda didyma ‘Gardenview Scarlet’). This eye-catching perennial features large, scarlet-red, fringed flowers that bloom profusely from mid to late summer, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. With its tall, upright growth and strong resistance to powdery mildew, ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ is a reliable choice for borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage landscapes.
Key Features:
- Striking Scarlet Blooms: Large, bright red flowers provide a bold, showy display.
- Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.
- Long Bloom Season: Blooms from mid to late summer, offering extended seasonal interest.
- Tall & Upright Growth: Grows 3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, making it ideal for back borders and mixed plantings.
- Highly Mildew-Resistant: Excellent resistance to powdery mildew keeps foliage healthy all season long.
- Drought Tolerant: Thrives in well-drained soils and withstands dry conditions once established.
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Helps protect your plants from browsing wildlife.
Care Tips:
- Plant in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
- Water regularly until established, then as needed during dry periods.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
- Cut back in late fall or early spring to promote fresh, vigorous growth.
Whether you’re creating a pollinator-friendly garden, adding height to borders, or looking for a reliable perennial with bold color, ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ Bee Balm is a top choice for vibrant, long-lasting beauty in any landscape!