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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.
0.8 cups. every 9 days. Bee Balm 'Grape Gumball' needs 0.8 cups of water every 9 days when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5.0" pot. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants. Water 0.8 cups every.
'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.
bergamot 'Grape Gumball' A vigorous, clump-forming perennial with aromatic dark green leaves and strong upright stems producing globe-shaped clusters of magenta purple flowers throughout the summer. The leaves have a minty fragrance when crushed and can be used to make tea.
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.
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.
