Scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight' (Monarda 'Petite Delight')

Scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight'

Also known as: Oswego tea 'Petite Delight', Scarlet monarda 'Petite Delight'

Scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight''s compact stature and vibrant, tubular flowers make it a garden favorite. Its lush, aromatic foliage is a magnet for pollinators, with blooms unfurling in vivid shades of pink and red that thrive in full sun to partial shade. This perennial adapts well to moist, well-drained soils, where it exhibits resilience against common plant diseases.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight' thrives in moist soil and requires careful watering, ideally twice a week in summer and once in winter. Use rainwater or distilled water to avoid mineral buildup. Water near the roots, and adjust frequency to prevent leaf wilting or drooping.

Fertilize: Fertilize scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight' with a 'little but often' approach. Use phosphate and potassium before blooming in late spring, then switch to nitrogen for stem and leaf growth. During hot summers, apply concentrated liquid fertilizer weekly. Fertilization is unnecessary in winter. Repot yearly with basal fertilizer.

Pruning: Scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight' features vibrant red tubular flowers. Key pruning methods involve cutting back to 6 inches in early spring and deadheading spent blooms to enhance flowering. Regular thinning is essential for air circulation, optimizing health during the active growth phase from early to late spring.

Propagation: Scarlet beebalm 'Petite Delight' can be propagated through division, cuttings, or sowing. While cuttings are common in large-scale production, division is ideal for home planting, and sowing is suitable for personal propagation.

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