Monarda didyma Sugar Buzz Pink Frosting
Monarda didyma Sugar Buzz Pink Frosting
Monarda didyma Sugar Buzz® Pink Frosting
Bergamot
I received a very beautiful young plant, and it truly lived up to all its promises: the plant is growing vigorously, its flowering is absolutely magnificent, even more beautiful than in the photos! For now, the plant seems unaffected by the "powdery mildew" that ruins so many monardas. A variety I would 100% recommend!
isabelle, 03/07/2025
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Description
Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Pink Frosting' is a variety of bergamot with a compact and well-branched habit that produces dense, round flowers in a pale pink colour. Its dark green foliage is aromatic, emitting a fresh and vibrant citrus and mint scent, and the plant is healthy and resistant to diseases. The fluffy flowers bloom abundantly throughout the summer and are highly attractive to pollinators. Plant this perennial in the garden or in a pot on the terrace.
Monarda didyma Sugar Buzz® 'Pink Frosting' belongs to the mint family, which includes many medicinal and aromatic plants. It is one of the many hybrids of Monarda didyma and M. fistulosa, both native to North America. It is an herbaceous and deciduous perennial that forms an upright clump about 40cm tall, with a spread of approximately 45cm. The flowering begins in July and can continue until October if faded flowers are removed. The tousled shape of its inflorescences gives it its uniqueness. They are composed of pale pink flowers, curved, measuring 5 to 7cm long, with an upright upper flower and a lower flower divided into three lobes and more spreading. They are borne on upright stems. The flowering is melliferous and nectariferous. The dark green foliage is aromatic, releasing a pleasant citrus scent when crushed, which is a characteristic feature. The leaves are opposite, veined, and toothed, measuring 10 to 15cm long, and often attract insects. This plant spreads in the soil through its fine rhizomes, but it does not become invasive. It is very hardy and can also be long-lived if grown under favourable conditions.
Monarda Sugar Buzz® 'Pink Frosting' thrives in full sun or partial shade, in moist and fairly rich soil. It can be planted in flower beds and borders, mixed borders, and happily accompanies all cottage garden perennials in shades of pink and blue, such as phlox, roses, daylilies, asters, delphiniums, with a few clumps of Pennisetum. Plant it in groups of six plants to create a beautiful mass of flowers. It also thrives near a water feature, in damp but not waterlogged soil. Its flowers are lovely for creating beautiful bouquets.
It is worth noting that Monarda contains essential oils similar to thyme, whose virtues were already known to Native Americans. Monarda can be used to make herbal tea using its leaves or flowers, whether fresh or dried. The young shoots can also be used in salads or in the stuffing of a roast.
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Monarda
didyma
Sugar Buzz® Pink Frosting
Lamiaceae
Bergamot
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Sugar Buzz 'Pink Frosting' Monarda blooms in the sun and partial shade. Plant it in fairly rich soil that remains slightly moist but not waterlogged. It cannot tolerate soil drought, even for a few days, or any trace of salt in the soil. It is also a plant that does not like competition from the roots of other plants. That's why it needs a spacing of 60cm. Excessive winter moisture is harmful (for example, in very clayey and waterlogged soils), and do not let the soil dry out in summer. Remove faded inflorescences and prune the clump once flowering is over. Water regularly and generously during the first year. Water the base in case of severe summer drought. Monarda is prone to powdery mildew during hot and dry summers. In that case, treat or prune. Additionally, it is a very vigorous plant that needs to be divided every 4 years. It can be attacked by slugs in spring.
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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).
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 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.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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