Monarda punctata 'BeeBop' typically starts flowering in late June or early July.
dotted beebalm
Monarda punctata 'BeeBop'
Dotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata 'BeeBop') is a hardy perennial with a showy, upright habit. Its 3-4" flowers are a bright rosy-purple with white polka-dotted petals and a yellow eye in the center. Blooming in mid-summer, these flowers attract birds, bees and butterflies alike. The aromatic foliage has a strong scent that can be used in teas and dried for aromatherapy. Growing up to 3-4 feet in height, they’re best planted in full sun in rich, well-drained soils for best results. Dotted Beebalm is deer resistant and thrives in warm climates.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Dotted beebalm (Monarda punctata 'BeeBop') should be watered once a week to maintain soil moisture. Soak the soil deeply, using enough water so that it reaches the bottom of the root system. However, it is important not to overwater the plant and to avoid waterlogging. The soil should be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. Monarda punctata 'BeeBop' can also benefit from occasional misting, especially when there is little or no rainfall.
sunlight
Dotted beebalm (Monarda punctata 'BeeBop') needs direct sunlight to grow, bloom, and thrive. It should be grown in a location that receives full sun, which is more than 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight each day. Depending upon its location, this could mean anywhere from 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. In general, the more sunlight this plant receives throughout the day, the better its blooms will be. If grown in full shade, dotted beebalm may not get enough energy to produce the same amount of flowers.
pruning
Dotted beebalm should be pruned at least once a season - during late winter, late summer or early fall. Generally, mid-season trimming of spent flowering spikes can also promote more vigorous flowering. When pruning, cut off old flower stems at the base near the ground and remove any dead or damaged leaves or stems. Aim to keep the plant at a desired size by gently thinning out some of the inner, older growth. Too much pruning may impair flowering, so be sure to keep the shape and size in check. That said, this is an adaptable species, so experiment!
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Starts Flowering
