Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm

Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm (Monarda 'Bubblegum Blast')

Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm (Monarda 'Bubblegum Blast') is a compact, summer-blooming perennial that delivers bright bubblegum-pink color and nonstop pollinator activity in a tidy, border-friendly form. Its dense habit stays neat and rounded, making it easy to place near the front of sunny beds, along paths, and in smaller gardens where you want high-impact color without the height and spread of older bee balms. When it blooms, the tufted flower clusters create lively texture and draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds into the garden. With aromatic foliage and strong seasonal presence, Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm makes an excellent focal point in smaller planting areas where you want bold color, movement, and pollinator energy.

Distinctive Features

The standout feature is the vivid pink bloom color paired with a compact habit, giving you that classic bee balm firework look in a space-friendly size. Flowers sit above dense foliage, creating a full, layered display that reads clearly from a distance and looks great up close along walkways. The foliage is aromatic when brushed, adding a sensory layer near patios and paths. With good sun, consistent moisture, and airflow, it performs reliably and keeps the planting looking fresh through the peak of summer.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun to part shade; best flowering in full sun.
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil with good organic matter; adaptable but performs best with consistent moisture.
• Water: Moderate; water during dry spells, especially in the first season and during bloom.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9.
• Habit: Compact, mounded perennial with upright flowering stems.
• Mature Size: About 14 to 18 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Use in small drifts where the bright pink blooms can dominate summer color in the bed.
• Pollinator Gardens: A strong nectar source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in sunny plantings.
• Front of Border: Compact size keeps flowers visible without blocking plants behind it.
• Pathside Planting: Aromatic foliage and active bloom clusters add energy along walkways and patio edges.
• Cottage and Mixed Perennial Beds: Pairs well with coneflowers, salvias, ornamental grasses, and other summer perennials.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment; water during drought for best flowering and foliage quality.
• Mulching: Apply a light mulch layer to conserve moisture, keeping mulch off the crown.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flowering and keep the plant looking tidy.
• Airflow: Space plants to allow good air movement and reduce foliage issues in humid weather.
• Cutback: Cut back stems after flowering or in late fall to refresh the clump for next season.
• Division: Divide every few years if clumps become crowded to maintain vigor and bloom density.

Why Choose Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm?

• Bright Bubblegum-Pink Blooms: Delivers bold summer color with classic bee balm texture.
• Compact, Tidy Habit: Big impact in a size that fits smaller gardens and tight borders.
• Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds for a more active garden.
• Aromatic Foliage: Adds scent and sensory appeal along paths and patio spaces.
• Easy Focal Point Value: Brings color, movement, and garden energy with straightforward care.

If you want a compact bee balm with bright bubblegum-pink blooms and nonstop pollinator activity, Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm delivers summer focal point color and lively garden movement in a space-friendly form.