SUGAR BUZZ® Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm
Monarda x 'Rockin' Raspberry'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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
SUGAR BUZZ® Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
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Photos Provided ByWalters Gardens, Inc - www.waltersgardens.com
Growing Zones 4-8
Bold color and fragrance! The SUGAR BUZZ® Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm PP#28752 (Monarda x 'Rockin' Raspberry') adds vivid and juicy garden whimsy! Unique blooms look like fountains or fireworks of deep raspberry-purple flowers on strong well-branched stems! Burgundy-tinged, dark-green foliage is mildew-resistant, fragrant and textured!
Forming a solid dome of blooms atop uniform upright clumps that your pollinators will go crazy for! Plus the sturdy stems fill bouquets with splendor! The tubular florets that form pompom-like crowns are ideal for pollinators with long tongues like Bumble and Native Bees, Hawk and Spinx Moths, Hummingbirds, and Butterflies!
Salt-tolerant, deer and rabbit-resistant, even shrugging off urban environments, Bee Balm are very heat and cold-hardy, growing throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8. The SUGAR BUZZ® line of Bee Balm stays small, and Rockin Raspberry grows just 20 inches tall and wide!
Landscape Application:
Fantastic Pollinator and Perennial garden blooms, Bee Balm are native species that roll with the punches. Use in Rock gardens, slopes, cut flower gardens, and cottage borders! Mix among blooming shrubs and edge garden beds, while also melding into every garden style, adding unique character and whimsy!
Container-ready, these tolerant plants fit anywhere and survive difficult conditions, sunny porches, and even work in window boxes on your patio! Balcony gardeners and container gardeners gain vivid pops of color with ease!
Mix and match Rockin Raspberry with other SUGAR BUZZ® Bee Balms to create waves of saturated color. You'll love the borders and front of the garden edging you will gain by adding these low-growing spreading perennials!
- Vivid Raspberry-Purple Unique Flowers!
- Fragrant Textured Deep-Green Leaves
- Rounded Dome & Upright Stems
- Butterflies & Hummingbirds!
- Specimens, Borders, Edging, Containers & Massing
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Preferring full sun for the most flowers and strongest stems, but light shade is tolerated in hotter growing zones. Bee Balm loves moderately rich, moist, and well-drained soils, Rockin Raspberry also handles chalk, clay, loam, sand, and rocky soil in a range of pH! They only dislike soggy, wet ground. Provide good air circulation and these bold perennials will provide years of showy blooms each summer!
Deadhead to clean the mounds and prune back the mounds to the ground once they've died back in the fall. Divide clumps to maintain their vigor and keep clumps orderly and in bounds.
- Loves Full Sun
- Average Moist Well-Drained Soil
- Handles A Wide Range Of Soil Types & Conditions
- Very Low-Maintenance & Easy To Grow
- Prune Back In Late Fall
Order your own juicy in-your-face show by buying the Sugar Buzz® Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm from Nature Hills today! Bring in the butterflies and bees with these vibrant perennials!
