Monarda : 'Fireball' ( Fireball Bee Balm ) 1 Gallon

Monarda : 'Fireball' ( Fireball Bee Balm ) Wild Bergamot PP14235

Fireball is a compact, heavy blooming Bee Balm that produces vibrant scarlet-red flowers starting in August and lasting well into fall. A newer improved Bee Balm, Fireball is highly resistant to mildew, and sports glossy green foliage that has a minty fragrance.

USE FOR: Plant in containers, front of the border in perennial gardens, along walkways and paths, plant in mass for maximum impact. Deer resistant, attracts butterflies, and hummingbirds!            
BLOOM TIME: July - October
PESTICIDE-FREE:  All of our plants are grown with sustainable organic methods.         
MATURE SIZE:  15" tall x 18" wide        
USDA HARDINESS: Zone 4 - 8     
GROWS BEST IN: Full sun, well drained garden soil
POT SIZE: #1 Nursery Trade Gallon - 2.51 qt (liquid) (2.38 l)

How to grow Bee Balm: Plant in well-drained soil, in a full sun location. Provide the plant with good air circulation, which can help to prevent mildew. Basically pest-free, fertilize in the spring with a slow release organic fertilizer, and again mid summer. Shear back as needed to promote new foliage growth and blooms. Water on a consistent basis, avoiding overhead watering if at all possible. In the spring, trim back old growth to 3 inches tall to allow new growth to emerge.