Details
- Density
- 6–8 plants per sq meter
- Flowering Height
- 30–50 cm
- Flowering Time
- Mid to late summer
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Origin
- Holland
- Plant Type
- Bare Root
- Planting Depth
- Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate the roots without bending them, usually about 5–8 cm deep, ensuring the crown (where the stems meet the roots) is level with or just slightly below the soil surface.
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Shipping Time
- Spring (End of March/April)
- Sunlight
- Full Sun / Partial Shade
Monarda Bee Happy (Bee Balm)
Monarda - Bee Balm - Bergamot
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Description
Monarda ‘Bee Happy’, commonly known as Bee Balm, is a compact and vibrant perennial that brings a lively splash of colour to any garden. Its striking, shaggy blooms in rich shades of crimson-red are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly planting schemes. This variety is not only compact and tidy but also delivers exceptional performance in British gardens, thriving in the mild, temperate climate.
Growing to a height of 30–50 cm, Monarda ‘Bee Happy’ forms a dense, bushy clump of aromatic, deep green foliage that releases a refreshing citrus-mint scent when touched. Its long flowering season, stretching from mid to late summer, ensures it remains a centrepiece of colour during the warmer months. Unlike some Monarda varieties, ‘Bee Happy’ boasts excellent resistance to mildew, making it an even more reliable choice for gardeners across the UK.
Perfect for mixed borders, cottage gardens, or as part of a pollinator-friendly planting scheme, this versatile perennial also performs well in containers. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens, while its vibrant flowers pair beautifully with other summer bloomers like Echinacea, Rudbeckia, and Salvias.
- Botanical Name: Monarda ‘Bee Happy’
- Common Name: Bee Balm
- Height: 30–50 cm
- Spread: 40–50 cm
- Plants to Grow per Square Metre: 6–8 for a dense display
- Flowering Period: Mid to late summer
- Foliage: Aromatic deep green leaves with a refreshing citrus-mint fragrance
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Preferred Conditions: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade
Special Features:
- Bright crimson-red, shaggy flowers loved by bees and butterflies
- Long flowering period adds vibrant summer colour
- Mildew-resistant variety, ensuring a healthy appearance throughout the season
- Compact size, perfect for smaller gardens and containers
Planting and Care Tips: - Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny or lightly shaded spot.
- Keep soil consistently moist, particularly during dry spells.
- Deadhead spent blooms to prolong the flowering season.
- Divide clumps every 2–3 years in spring to maintain vigour.
- Great for planting in borders, pollinator gardens, or containers on patios.
Planting information
- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.
- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.
- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.
- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.
Shipping rates
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Orders under £50 - Standard shipping - £4.99
Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by Mid March.
Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.
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Details
- Density
- 6–8 plants per sq meter
- Flowering Height
- 30–50 cm
- Flowering Time
- Mid to late summer
- Fragrant
- Yes
- Origin
- Holland
- Plant Type
- Bare Root
- Planting Depth
- Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate the roots without bending them, usually about 5–8 cm deep, ensuring the crown (where the stems meet the roots) is level with or just slightly below the soil surface.
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Shipping Time
- Spring (End of March/April)
- Sunlight
- Full Sun / Partial Shade
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