Bee Balm, Fireball
$1299
BEE BALM FIREBALL
Monarda didyma 'Fireball'
- Height: Typically reaches 15–18 inches tall in cooler regions
- Spread: Spans about 14–18 inches wide
- Spacing: Plant 14–18 inches apart for best visual impact
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Native
Description
Bee Balm Fireball offers a beautiful display of fiery-red blooms in mid to late summer, lighting up the landscape with vivid color. Its mint-scented foliage often entices hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees to stop by for a sweet sip of nectar. With a compact, upright habit, Fireball fits seamlessly into smaller spaces or larger mixed plantings without overwhelming its neighbors. Known to be deer-resistant, it’s also a dependable choice for areas prone to browsing.
General Care
- Sunlight: Requires at least 4–6 hours of direct sun each day; partial shade may reduce flowering.
- Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter; amend heavier soils to improve drainage.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, particularly during hot spells or when buds are setting.
- Mulching: A 2–3 inch layer of mulch helps maintain even moisture and moderate soil temperatures.
- Pruning: Remove spent blooms to encourage extended flowering; cut back in late fall or early spring for new growth.
Bee Balm Fireball injects a bold pop of color and exciting pollinator activity into Michigan landscapes, rewarding growers with a reliable, low-maintenance show each summer.
