Bee Balm 'Scorpion'
Bee Balm 'Scorpion'
Monarda ‘Scorpion’
Monarda ‘Scorpion’
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- Long-blooming summer bloomer with striking flowers.
- Attracts butterflies and bees to bring more life to the garden.
- Perfect for prairie and wild gardens.
- Aromatic, herbaceous leaves ideal for borders and cutting.
- A sturdy perennial and winter-hardy for color that returns year after year.
Monarda ‘Scorpion’ Bee Balm (Bergamot) is a vigorous, aromatic perennial with soft-green foliage and bold pink blossoms. Its fragrant, citrusy scent fills the garden, attracting pollinators and inviting nearby herbs and flowering plants to mingle.
Blooms appear mid-summer in vibrant, tubular flowers that attract bees and butterflies, while the classic bergamot aroma enhances any planting scheme. This standout scentscape makes the herb garden feel alive and friendly.
Ideal for cottage beds and herb plots, this Monarda brings color, vigor, and a welcome, pollinator-friendly presence to outdoor spaces, creating a lively, inviting garden atmosphere.
Care and Watering
Monarda ‘Scorpion’ thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply to keep the roots evenly moist, especially in hot summers. Mulch to retain moisture and prevent crown rot.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent blooms to promote repeat flowering. Divide clumps every 2–3 years to maintain vigor and control spread. Remove faded stems in late fall.
Location
Plant in full sun to light shade; best in sunny spots with good air circulation to deter mildew. Space 18–24 in apart for airflow.
Tips
Pair with coneflowers or grasses for late-summer color; avoid overhead watering to reduce leaf disease; cut back after first frost for clean winter interest.
Monarda ‘Scorpion’ bee balm is a striking addition for borders and prairie planting with rich, aromatic flowers. The summer bloom and unique color give structure and direction to the garden landscape, perfect for loose, natural arrangements.
This perennial attracts butterflies and bees and works well in combinations within the categories perennials and prairie.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 6 a 9 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Fragrant., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Purple |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
Payment methods
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