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Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' (beebalm) Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' (beebalm)
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Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia'

beebalm

A fan favorite at Mt. Cuba Center’s Monarda trials thanks to superior resistance to powdery mildew—this selection boasts sturdy, upright stems, and a prolific floral display of purplish-red flowers atop clean green foliage.

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Height

3-4 ft

Spread

18-24 in

Spacing

24 in

Bloom Color

Pink

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

beebalm Interesting Notes

A taller beebalm cultivar, the purplish-red hues of 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' is a standout in the garden. Peak bloom occurs for over 3 weeks with 2 weeks bloom window on either side. An industry favorite, it was selected and named by Peter Heus from Enchanter’s Garden in Hinton, West Virginia. Hummingbirds love this variety!

Monarda 'Judith's Fancy Fuchsia' Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grow in full sun and average to moist soil with good drainage. Water well on planting and regularly until established. Cut back stems to the ground in late winter/early spring. Drought tolerant and mildew resistant.

Good Substitutions

beebalm Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'
beebalm Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet'
beebalm Monarda 'Raspberry Wine'

Key Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Part Sun
Part Sun
Moist
Moist
Pollinator-friendly
Pollinator-friendly
Hummingbird-friendly
Hummingbird-friendly
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Cut Flower
Cut Flower
Summer
Summer

Additional Information

Soil Moisture Needs
Average
Green Infrastructure
Meadow/Prairie
Bioretention/Rain Garden
Plug Type
Horticultural Plug
Attributes
Clay Tolerance
Edible
Native to North America
Propagation Type
Vegetative