Mulching: Mulch bee balm in winter to protect roots from cold and snow.For fall blooms, prune the back by to just a few inches above the ground after the first flowering. Divide plants every 3 or 4 years this will help control the rapid spread. Cut back plants periodically to keep them compact. Mats of shallow roots can be invasive in moist soil you may want to place metal barriers around root clumps to keep roots from running. Care: Be prepared to pull or dig out new sprouts.Feed plants with all-purpose even fertilizer such as 10-10-10.in midsummer. Feeding: Apply ½ inch of compost to the planting bed each spring.
Bee balm will grow lush with ample water. Bee balm can grow in dry soil and is less likely to be invasive in dry soil. Watering: Bee balm needs moderate water water plants just when the soil starts to dry out.It attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Companion planting: Bee balm is said to enhance the growth of tomatoes and peppers.How much to plant: Grow 6 bee balm plants for tea or preserving.A clump may need two square feet or more. Bee balm grows in clumps and spreads rapidly.
Start seeds in flats or pots under fluorescent lights. Seed starting indoors: Start bee balm seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last spring frost.Prepare planting beds by adding a couple of inches of aged compost or commercial organic planting mix to the planting bed and turning it under.įlowers of bee balm, Monarda didyma When to Plant Monarda–Bee Balm Soil preparation: Plant bee balm in moist but well-drained soil rich in organic matter.Plant where there is good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew which can hit leaves in late summer.
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