Upscale® Red Velvet Bee Balm
Monarda x 'Red Velvet' PPAF35,800
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Upscale® Red Velvet Bee Balm highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
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Radiant cherry red blossoms, the Proven Winners® Upscale® Red Velvet Bee Balm PPAF (Monarda x 'Red Velvet') are vivid summer bloomers that are red-tinted from head to toe! Aromatic from top to bottom, the lance-shaped leaves look fantastic even when the blossoms haven't shown up yet!
Red Velvet Bee Balm has reddish-tinted leaves, red-tinted stems, and deep red sepals for a radiant display! Not only are these tubular florets, which create a crown atop the tall stems, absolutely irresistible to Hummingbirds, but bees and butterflies will seek out these nectar-rich blossoms too!
The Upscale® Bee Balm collection features taller Bee Balms that show off a second flush of blossoms to extend your enjoyment of these fantastic perennials! Cold-hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, these perennials can creep and spread by way of underground stolons and can create large colonies when given the room.
Landscape Application:
Red Velvet Bee Balm grows tall when it is in bloom, reaching 32 inches tall and spread into upright clumps 2-3 feet wide. The midsummer blooms and late summer rebloom will make these perennials ideal as Rock garden specimens, and Pollinator garden accent plants!
Upscale® Bee Balm are fantastic for back-of-the-border mixed perennial garden plants and rise above other sun garden plants. Add some spice to a Cottage garden by mixing this perennial with other passionate red blooms, or mix these plants into a dark foliage garden or among deep red Rose bushes.
These impressive specimens are must-have pops of color in the sun garden and Bee Balm is ideal for container garden culture as a thriller! Acting as showy punctuation marks that call all the attention to an area! Snip a few blossoms for dramatic floral bouquets indoors as well!
The spreading ability of Bee Balm, thanks to its Mint family relations, makes these perennials perfect for easy mass plantings. Want to turn heads? A drift or long row of these vibrant beauties will get all the eyes on your home or business!
- Cherry Red Flower Crowns
- Red Tinted Stems, Leaves & Flower Bases
- Aromatic Top To Bottom!
- Gorgeous Cut Flowers & Vital Nectar For Pollinators
- Beds & Back Borders, Easy Massing, Large Planters & Specimens!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Bee Balm is very easy to grow and care for. Plant Monarda in a sunny area with good air circulation, the more sun the better. This plant grows well in full sun to part shade and will tolerate dry soil and prefers neutral to alkaline soils. Provide regular water for new plants to get their roots established, but once they are, they become drought tolerant.
Prune back all the foliage in the late fall once it dies back, removing the leaves and stems from the area to yard waste. The aromatic foliage means that Bee Balm are deer and rabbit-resistant! Deadhead after flowers fade to encourage a rebloom later in the season.
These perennial clumps may need to be thinned after several years if they get too crowded. It is recommended you divide these perennials every 3-5 years to maintain their vigor and shape.
- Loves Full Sun!
- Very Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs - Drought Tolerant
- Prune Back In Late Fall
- Disease, Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Add some passion to your garden with the red-bedecked Proven Winners® Upscale® Red Velvet Bee Balm! Order these fantastic perennials from NatureHills.com today!
