Monarda ‘Beemine Lavender’ – A Pollinator-Friendly, Soft-Coloured Beauty
Monarda ‘Beemine Lavender’ is a stunning, compact perennial that combines the elegance of lavender-toned flowers with the practicality of low-maintenance, long-lasting blooms. A part of the Beemine series, this variety is known for its unique colour—delicate lavender petals arranged in intricate, pom-pom clusters—bringing a refreshing, calming touch to gardens throughout the summer. With its compact growth habit and resilience, ‘Beemine Lavender’ is ideal for smaller spaces, containers, and borders, while its ability to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds makes it a must-have for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Why Grow Monarda ‘Beemine Lavender’?
Delicate Lavender Blooms – Soft lavender-pink flowers with a unique, pom-pom shape bring a gentle splash of colour to any garden, offering a cool, soothing contrast to other blooms.
Pollinator Magnet – Its vibrant, nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, supporting a healthy, thriving ecosystem in your garden.
Compact & Tidy – A neat, bushy plant that remains manageable in size, making it perfect for smaller borders, containers, or raised beds.
Long-Blooming – Flowers from mid-summer to autumn, providing months of colour and attracting pollinators throughout the season.
Hardy & Low-Maintenance – Fully hardy in the UK, Monarda ‘Beemine Lavender’ thrives with minimal care and is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for sunny borders, cottage gardens, or containers placed in bright spots.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained, moist soil but adapts to a range of conditions, making it versatile for many garden styles.
Watering: Regular watering during dry spells ensures consistent growth and vibrant blooms. Once established, it is somewhat drought-tolerant.
Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a second wave of blooms and keep the plant tidy.
- Cut back the plant after flowering to prevent self-seeding and encourage a fresh flush of foliage.
- Divide clumps every few years to keep the plant vigorous and healthy.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Monarda ‘Beemine Lavender’ pairs beautifully with other summer bloomers like Echinacea, Rudbeckia, or Coreopsis, where its cool lavender flowers provide a calming contrast to warmer-toned petals. It also complements ornamental grasses such as Pennisetum or Molinia, creating a soft and flowing effect. Ideal for pollinator gardens, this variety can be planted in mixed borders or containers, adding both beauty and biodiversity to your garden space.
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.