Monarda ‘Gardenview Scarlet’
Overview
Uses: Pollinator gardens, perennial borders, cutting gardens, cottage landscapes, and rain gardens.
Benefits: Vibrant scarlet-red flower heads with aromatic foliage and improved mildew resistance. Provides bold midsummer color and strong pollinator appeal in sunny garden settings.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping — sturdy stems rise from spreading rhizomes.
Bloom Color: Scarlet-Red
Foliage Color: Green
Mature Height: 24–36 inches
Mature Width: 24–36 inches
Bloom Season: Mid–Late Summer
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
‘Gardenview Scarlet’ Bee Balm delivers vivid scarlet-red blooms that energize the summer garden. Dense clusters of flowers rise above aromatic foliage, creating bold color and lively pollinator activity during peak season.
This selection maintains a strong upright presence and was developed for improved mildew resistance. Well suited to perennial borders, pollinator plantings, and rain gardens, it provides dependable midsummer performance with lasting garden impact.
Care
Bee Balm ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ Care
Plant in full sun for best flowering, though light afternoon shade is beneficial in hotter climates. Provide moist, well-drained soil with good organic content.
Water consistently during establishment and during extended dry periods. Allow space between plants to promote airflow.
Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring to support steady seasonal growth.
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage additional flowering. Divide clumps every few years in early spring or fall to maintain vigor.
Container Growing
Bee Balm can be grown in large containers with consistent moisture and excellent drainage. Container-grown plants may require more frequent watering, especially in summer heat.
Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Bee Balm ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ for Sale Online?
Our Monarda ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ plants are greenhouse-grown and shipped well-rooted in nursery containers. Plants are actively growing and appropriately sized for their pots at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does Bee Balm ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ Grow?
At maturity, this variety reaches approximately 24–36 inches tall and 24–36 inches wide, forming upright clumps that gradually expand over time.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as bee balm or bergamot.
Is Bee Balm ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ native?
Monarda species are native to North America and are valued for supporting native pollinators.
Does it attract pollinators?
The bright summer blooms attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees throughout the flowering season.
Does it spread?
This selection forms expanding clumps through underground rhizomes. Periodic division helps manage spread and maintain plant health.
Is it deer resistant?
The aromatic foliage is often less appealing to deer and rabbits compared to many other perennials.
Where does it fit best in the landscape?
It works well in perennial borders, native plantings, and deer-resistant perennial gardens where bold midsummer color is desired.
