Petite Delight Bee Balm
Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight'
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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
Petite Delight Bee Balm highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-9
Sweet and petite color and contrast, the Petite Delight Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Petite Delight) is a showy and space-saving clump-forming perennial that has tubular, two-lipped, light red to purple flowers with dark green aromatic foliage!
Petite Delight blooms from July to August and brings in pollinators and hummingbirds to its nectar-rich whorled blossoms! It is one of the smallest Monarda in its family and has the darkest foliage.
Also known as Bergamont, Horsemint, or Oswego Tea, the Mint-family leaves are used as a tea or added to salads, and the roots spread into colonizing clumps just 12-18 inches wide and 15 inches tall. Hardy in both cold and heat throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 9!
Landscape Application:
Darling little showstoppers, Petite Delight turns any garden into a pollinator garden! Add cheerful pops of color to Cottage borders and mixed perennial gardens as edging or front-of-the-garden border accents!
Perfect for planters around your porch and patio, or the summer-flowering part of a mixed container, even balcony gardens and window boxes benefit from these cheerful pops of color! Mix with other dwarf Bee Balms or smaller flowering perennials in the sun for a vivid display!
Ideal for the outskirts of water gardens and water features, Monarda does just as well in drier settings and average garden locations. They especially do well in mass planting settings because they are very easy to grow and low-maintenance!
- Rosy Purple Fragrant Flowers
- Dark & Aromatic Foliage
- Attracts Hummingbirds & Butterflies
- Adds Color & Contrast With Compact Growth
- Amazing Massed & Grouped, Space-Saving Specimens & Container Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Monarda has the most flowers and strongest stems when planted in full sun but will tolerate afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates. Growing best in rich well-drained soil and water regularly during the summer to support the blooms and provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the roots to keep them insulated and retain soil moisture more consistently.
Deadhead when the flowers fade to clean the mounds and then in the fall, remove the tops of the plants after frost kills back the foliage. Divide every few years to keep the spread in check and maintain the growing vigor.
- Full Sun Plants - Afternoon Shade In Hot Climates
- Needs Well-Drained & Enriched Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Deadhead For Chance Rebloom & Prune Back In Fall
- Deer & Rabbits Seldom Eat Bee Balm
Dwarf darlings, the Petite Delight Bee Balm will add big color without taking up garden space! Order these hardy and adaptable perennials today from NatureHills.com!
