Upscale ‘Pink Chenille’ Bee Balm (Monarda)

(Bee Balm) Taller and more robust than the PARDON MY and LEADING LADY Series, the UPSCAPE™ series features on average plants that reach 2- 2 ½ feet tall. UPSCALE™ ‘Pink Chenille’ has large 3 ½ inch bubblegum pink blooms with a lighter interior giving the flowers a bi-colored effect. Standing 22-24 inches tall and spreading to 22 inches wide, UPSCALE™ ‘Pink Chenille’ monarda is very floriferous with blooms covering the top half of the plant. The well-branched stems support the second wave of blooms giving you even more time to enjoy this garden beauty. The UPSCALE™ series has shown excellent mildew resistance for a cleaner-looking plant. Hardy in zones 4-8, this native perennial likes to be planted in full sun to part shade locations and is quick to multiply filling in garden spaces. Blooming mid to late summer, UPSCALE™ ‘Pink Chenille’ attracts hummingbirds and butterflies as well as beneficial pollinators to the garden. Plant in mass, as a border, or in containers and enjoy the fragrant blooms. Monarda can be found in areas with rich moist soil such as river banks but can also handle average soil conditions. Create a colorful garden with the several colors of UPSCALE™ Monarda we offer. Monarda UPSCALE™ ‘Pink Chenille’ is a member of the Proven Winners® Perennial Collection.