Monarda ‘Balmy Pink’ – A Vibrant, Long-Flowering Beauty for Pollinator Gardens
Monarda ‘Balmy Pink’ is a delightful, easy-to-grow perennial that brings a burst of colour and charm to the garden from mid-summer through to autumn. With its striking pink, pom-pom-like flowers that sit atop sturdy stems, this variety adds an exuberant pop of colour to borders, cottage gardens, and wildflower meadows. Not only visually stunning, but ‘Balmy Pink’ is also a favourite among pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for smaller spaces, while its long-lasting blooms ensure it remains a highlight throughout the growing season.
Why Grow Monarda ‘Balmy Pink’?
Vibrant Pink Blooms – Soft yet striking pink flowers with a fluffy, pom-pom appearance create a stunning visual display, perfect for adding a splash of colour to any garden.
Pollinator Magnet – The flowers are loved by bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for creating a wildlife-friendly garden.
Compact & Robust – A neat, bushy plant that grows to a manageable size, making it perfect for smaller borders or containers without becoming too aggressive.
Long-Lasting Colour – Flowers from mid-summer to autumn, providing months of vibrant colour and attracting pollinators all season long.
Hardy & Low-Maintenance – Fully hardy in the UK, Monarda ‘Balmy Pink’ is tolerant of various conditions, including occasional drought, and requires minimal care once established.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade, thriving in sunny borders, cottage gardens, or as part of a wildflower meadow.
Soil: Best grown in well-drained, moist soil but adaptable to most garden soils.
Watering: Water regularly, especially in dry periods, to ensure the plant thrives during its long flowering season.
Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.
- Cut back after flowering to keep the plant neat and prevent self-seeding if desired.
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour and encourage fresh growth.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Monarda ‘Balmy Pink’ pairs wonderfully with other summer-flowering perennials like Echinacea, Rudbeckia, or Agastache, where its bright pink flowers complement warm-toned blooms. It also works beautifully in mixed borders with grasses like Panicum or Molinia, providing a soft contrast to their airy textures. This variety is perfect for pollinator gardens, wildlife-friendly plantings, and adding a cheerful pop of colour to sunny garden spots or containers.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.