Bee balm flower Monarda didyma scarlet red seeds for planting in pollinator gardens or sunny backyard beds

Enhance your garden with Monarda Didyma Scarlet Red Seeds, producing vibrant scarlet blooms perfect for pollinator-friendly gardens, sunny backyard beds, and flower borders. This perennial variety attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it both beautiful and beneficial for the ecosystem.

Bee Balm Scarlet Red is hardy, low-maintenance, and provides long-lasting summer flowering, adding bold color and fragrance to any garden.

Features

• Vibrant scarlet blooms for striking garden color
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Ideal for pollinator gardens, backyard beds, and perennial borders
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Hardy perennial with low-maintenance care
• Long-lasting summer flowering

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Monarda didyma Scarlet Red
• Type: Perennial
• Flower Color: Scarlet Red
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
• Plant Height: 24–36 inches (2–3 feet)
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
• Germination Time: 14–21 days
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Ideal Growing Season: Spring sowing for summer blooms
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming; minimal pruning required

Planting Guide

1. Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.
2. Lightly cover seeds with soil and maintain consistent moisture until germination.
3. Maintain soil temperature around 65–70°F (18–21°C) for optimal germination.
4. Space seedlings 18–24 inches apart in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil.
5. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and attract more pollinators.