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Compact, Monarda ‘Grape Gumball’ (Bee Balm) is a clump-forming perennial boasting vibrant magenta flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), borne in dense, globular terminal heads. Blooming for weeks from mid to late summer, they rest upon a whorl of decorative bracts and attract scores of butterflies and hummingbirds.
In midsummer, 'Grape Gumball' forms a solid dome of vibrant magenta, 2-2½” flowers on strong, well-branched stems. The dark green foliage forms an upright clump that will fill out containers nicely but won’t run all over the garden. It displays above average resistance to powdery mildew.
Plant database entry for Beebalm (Monarda Sugar Buzz™ Grape Gumball) with 2 images and 35 data details.
'Grape Gumball' is in the Sugar Buzz® series of bee balm that was bred by Walters Gardens, Inc. and introduced in 2014. It is a semi-dwarf, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with aromatic, dark green, lance-shaped leaves.
Your garden will come alive after planting the 'Grape Gumball' Monarda. It will be an open door for the hummingbirds, bees and butterflies that are attracted to this wonderfully colorful and fragrant perennial plant. Commonly called bee balm, monarda is native to eastern North America.
This plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun but will tolerate some shade. Bee balm can reach a height of 4 feet and will spread rapidly by underground stolons. Blossoms attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies, and the leaves have a minty aroma when crushed.
Description. Best grown in rich, medium to wet, moisture-retentive soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers rich, humusy soils in full sun, although some afternoon shade is appreciated in hot summer climates. Soil should not be allowed to dry out. Deadhead flowers to prolong summer bloom.
