Well-suited to the middle of the flower border. All colors in this series are similar in size, bloom time and vigor, making them easy for growers to schedule. These vigorous cultivars will fill out a container nicely with their dark green, mildew-resistant foliage, but won’t overrun the garden.
    
    
        Cherry-red flowers.
    
    
 
            
    
    GENERAL INFORMATION
    
Scientific Name: Monarda didyma
  
    
CommonName: Bee Balm, Bergamot
  
    
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 8b
  
    
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-30°C)
  
    
Blooming Season: Summer
  
    
Plant Habit: Columnar, Upright
  
    
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant Flowers, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
  
    
    
Water: Medium
  
    
Fertilizer: Once a month
  
    
Spacing: 18 - 36" (46 - 91cm)
  
    
Height: 14 - 24" (36 - 61cm)
  
    
Width: 16 - 32" (41 - 81cm)
  
    
Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
  
    
 
            
    Plant Protection
    
        
            'Cherry Pops'
    
    
        Protection Information :
            PP27,618
    
    
        (Flowering Only License)
    
    
        
        Breeder Acknowledgment: SUGAR BUZZ is a registered U.S. trademark of Walters Gardens.