Monarda Rockin Raspberry #1

Rockin' Raspberry Beebalm

Monarda 'Rockin' Raspberry'

Height: 20 inches

Spacing: 18 inches

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 3b

Other Names: Bergamot, Oswego Tea

Group/Class: Sugar Buzz® Series

Brand: Walters Gardens

Description:

This variety forms a dense mound of deep raspberry purple flowers on well branched, strong stems, over very dark green foliage that has an excellent resistance to powdery mildew; perfectly suited for the middle of borders

Ornamental Features

Rockin' Raspberry Beebalm has masses of beautiful clusters of fragrant deep purple pincushion flowers with fuchsia overtones at the ends of the stems from mid to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its fragrant pointy leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Rockin' Raspberry Beebalm is an herbaceous perennial with a mounded form. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Spreading
Self-Seeding
Rockin' Raspberry Beebalm is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Mass Planting
General Garden Use
Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
Container Planting

Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder