Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Cherry Pops'

Scientific Name: Monarda 'Cherry Pops'

Also Known As

Monarda Sugar Buzz 'Cherry Pops'
Bergamot
Cherry Pops Beebalm
Sugar Buzz Cherry Pops Beebalm

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 16"-24"
W: 12"-26"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Cherry Pops' plant details

Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Cherry Pops' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer magenta and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Cherry Pops'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 26 IN - wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Cherry Pops'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cherry Pops' has cherry-red flowers are held above the highly mildew resistant, upright, foliage. The Sugar Buzz series offers short, compact plants for the front of the border that are smothered in long-lasting flowers. Monarda is native to eastern North America, is easy to grow and multiplies quickly. The flowers' sweet nectar attracts scores of hummingbirds, butterflies and bees to the garden. The aromatic foliage smells like mint when crushed and can be used to make an herbal tea.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Cherry Pops' plant

How to Grow Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Cherry Pops'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous