Beebalm - Coral Reef
Neon Coral Blooms
The Bee Balm 'Coral Reef', Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef', is a brilliant, neon coral-pink Bee Balm and has demonstrated fairly good mildew resistance.
Growing to 36-42 inches tall, 'Coral Reef' is an easy-to-grow native with hundreds of coral-pink flowers. Blooming in midsummer, it is a long-blooming and clean selection. The exceptionally large, hot-pink blooms are long-lasting, so plant ‘Coral Reef’ where it can show off its bright color
This tough and aromatic plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds with its sweetly scented flowers,but is deer and rabbit resistant.
It spreads enthusiastically in moist soil, but is more restrained in the average garden.
It is best to deadhead regularly for repeat blooms, removing the spent flower and its stem down to the next bud or basal foliage.
Grow in full sun average to moist soil with good drainage. Water well after planting and regularly until established.
The exceptionally large, hot-pink blooms are long-lasting, so plant ‘Coral Reef’ where it can show off its bright color.
*Neon Coral Pink Blooms All Summer
*Full Sun and Drought Tolerant
*Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds, but Disease, Deer, and Rabbit Resistant
Plant Facts
| Family | Monarda didyma 'Coral Reef' |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Green |
| Mature Height | 3 feet |
| Mature Spread | 2 feet |
| Soil | Moist, normal |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Moisture | Average |
| Mature Form | Upright, mounded |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flower Color | Coral Pink |
| Bloom Period | Summer |
Quick Overview
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