Monarda didyma 'Gardenview Scarlet'

Gardenview Scarlet Beebalm

Monarda didyma ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ is a vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial bee balm with aromatic green foliage and bright scarlet-red tubular flowers held in large, shaggy, rounded heads. Blooming from early to late summer, it brings strong color to perennial borders, pollinator gardens, rain gardens, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and naturalized plantings. Mt. Cuba Center notes it as a top-performing true red Monarda, shorter than ‘Jacob Cline’ and showing more consistent powdery mildew resistance in their trial.

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: 2–3 ft. wide × 2–3 ft. tall
USDA Zones: 3a–9b
Form: Upright, clump-forming, spreading perennial
Light: Full sun to part sun
Soil / Water: Moist, rich, well-drained to wet soil; medium to high water
Bloom Time / Length: June to August; several weeks of summer bloom
Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, bumblebees, and butterflies; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for pollinator gardens, hummingbird gardens, moist borders, rain gardens, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and mass plantings. Its clear red flowers give a strong summer color display and pair well with blue, purple, white, yellow, ornamental grasses, and dark-leaved perennials.

Care:
Plant in rich, evenly moist soil with good air circulation. Do not allow plants to dry out during hot weather. Deadhead after flowering for a cleaner appearance and possible rebloom. Divide every few years in spring if clumps become crowded or thin in the center.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

2-3'

Width

1-2'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Red

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting, Moist Border

Shape

Clump, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No