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Monarda Balmy™ Purple

Scientific Name : Monarda didyma

Common Name : Bee Balm, Bergamot

Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9b

Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)

Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer

Plant Habit : Upright

Characteristics : Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Rabbit Resistant

Water : Medium

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Height : 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Width : 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Exposure : Partial Sun, Sun

General Information : Excellent early-flowering, compact monarda.
Dwarf variety is deer and rabbit resistant, as well as mildew resistant.

Idea & Tips : Plant in sunny location with well-drained soils.
Fertilize monthly.
Trim spent blooms after blooming is completed.

Grower Information : Pollinator power! Native cultivars to North America, with heat and drought tolerance.

True, uniform series is tops in powdery mildew resistance.
Full, compact plants with strong, bold color.
Free-flowering varieties attract attention at retail.
Deer and rabbit resistant.
Native to North America, a favorite nectar source of bees and butterflies.

'Balbalmurp'

Protection Information : EU PBR40859; PP25,561

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 1.0-1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  500 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N
  
  Pinching:
  
  Recommended.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  28-35 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Do not oversaturate rooting media. Use long-day lighting when day length is less than 12 hours to keep plants actively growing.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  Beneficial for bulking and earlier flowering.
  
  Daylength:
  
  Long day obligate
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Recommended
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Powdery mildew may be present if grown under poor air circulation and high humidity. White fly, spider mites.
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 12-14 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Unrooted: 14-16 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  June to July

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