Monarda Melissa - Beebalm
Monarda Melissa - Beebalm
Monarda x hybrida Melissa
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint
A pity, as I told you, the monardas did not recover.
Mireille , 09/11/2025
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Description
The soft candy pink flowers of Monarda Melissa rise above a clump of pleasantly aromatic and vigorous medium green foliage. It is a large accommodating perennial, for ordinary, moist soil in sun or partial shade, ideal for sunny beds or moist woodland. Most of the varieties offered are hybrids and are often more floriferous than the species from which they originate.
Monarda Melissa belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which includes numerous medicinal and aromatic plants. It is one of many hybrids obtained through cross-breeding between two wild species, Monarda didyma and Monarda fistulosa, both native to North America. It is a herbaceous, clump-forming perennial reaching 80 cm (32in) high with a spread of 40 cm (16in) which flowers for 8 weeks from July to September, in the heart of summer. The tousled shape of the inflorescences is unique, composed of small flowers 4 to 5 cm (2in) long, surrounded by pinkish-green bracts with an upright upper lip and a more spread out lower lip divided into three lobes. These nectar-rich flowers are perched on upright stems. The medium green foliage is aromatic and it releases a characteristic citrus scent when crushed. The leaves are opposite, veined, and toothed, 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) long and often attract insects. This plant covers the ground in two or three years, spreading with the help of its fine rhizomes, without becoming invasive. It is hardy and can also be very long-lived if the growing conditions are good.
In beds and borders, Monarda Melissa will blend well with summer-flowering perennials in vibrant or pastel colours. Plant in groups of six to achieve a beautiful mass of flowers and combine it with orange, yellow and pink hollyhocks or fuchsia pink willowherbs. 'Melissa' Monarda also goes well with Asters lateriflorus, Campanulas lactiflora, Echinaceas, and other perennials in late summer. It is suitable for planting in borders, on pond banks or in any well-drained and moist soil. It can also be found in meadows and forests. These flowers are delightful as cut flowers. Monarda contains essential oils similar to those of thyme and tea can be made using fresh or dried leaves or flowers. The young shoots can also be used in salads or stuffing.
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Botanical data
Monarda
x hybrida
Melissa
Lamiaceae
Bergamot, Bee Balm, Oswego Tea, Horsemint
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Monardas are perennial plants that are sensitive to excessively dry soils and overly hot exposures, which promote powdery mildew attacks. This can also be a problem in moist soil. These plants need moist but also well-drained, rich yet light and humus-bearing soil. They will also not tolerate competition from other roots very well. After planting, mulch the base of Monarda Melissa with a layer of dead leaves or anything that can maintain soil moisture. Winter wet is a problem for monardas, so proper drainage is essential. if drought sets in, water regularly. In autumn, cut back the old stems to ground level. In poor soils, spread well-rotted compost over the crowns.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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