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Cherry Pops Bee Balm
Cherry Pops Bee Balm
Add a bold pop of color to your garden with Cherry Pops Bee Balm (Monarda ‘Cherry Pops’). This vibrant perennial features large, cherry-red blooms that stand out against lush, deep green foliage. Blooming from mid to late summer, Cherry Pops attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, making it a must-have for pollinator-friendly gardens. With its compact, clump-forming habit and excellent resistance to powdery mildew, this easy-to-grow bee balm is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and containers.
Key Features:
- Brilliant Blooms: Large, cherry-red flowers create a striking and cheerful display.
- Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting a healthy ecosystem.
- Long Bloom Season: Blooms from mid to late summer, providing vibrant color for weeks.
- Compact Growth: Grows 18-20 inches tall and wide, making it ideal for borders and containers.
- Mildew Resistant: Strong disease resistance ensures healthy foliage all season long.
- Drought Tolerant: Thrives in well-drained soils and withstands dry conditions once established.
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Helps keep your garden safe 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 spells.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
- Cut back in late fall or early spring to promote fresh, vigorous growth.
Whether you’re looking to attract pollinators, create a colorful garden border, or add a standout perennial to your flower beds, Cherry Pops Bee Balm delivers vibrant blooms and reliable performance. Its stunning color and easy-care nature make it a garden favorite!
Visit our Bloomingdale, IL or Carpentersville, IL stores for local pickup!
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