Monarda 'Pardon My Purple'

Monarda 'Pardon My Purple': Petite Power in Pollinator Purple

Bright and compact, Monarda 'Pardon My Purple' offers saturated violet-purple blooms atop tidy mounds of aromatic foliage. This dwarf bee balm packs bold colour and pollinator appeal into a small footprint, making it a standout in containers, edges, and small-space pollinator gardens.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 20–30 cm
• Spread: 30–45 cm, mounded and compact
• Flower Colour: Bright purple
• Flowering Period: Midsummer
• Foliage: Dark green, fragrant, and highly mildew-resistant
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates average garden conditions

Uses and Benefits: Monarda 'Pardon My Purple' is an excellent choice for containers, front-of-border placements, or compact pollinator gardens. Despite its small size, it delivers vibrant colour and irresistible nectar for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. With excellent mildew resistance and a long bloom time, it’s a low-maintenance, high-impact option for sunny spaces.

Companion Plants: Pair Monarda 'Pardon My Purple' with Salvia 'Bumbleberry' for a lush purple duo that thrives in sun and supports pollinators. Add Veronica 'Royal Candles' for vertical spikes and deeper tones. Complete the planting with Festuca 'Cool As Ice', whose icy blue foliage creates a clean contrast beneath the bold flowers.

Care Instructions: Grow in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during dry periods, especially in containers. Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering. Cut back in early spring and divide every 2–3 years to maintain vigour and compact growth.

History: Monarda 'Pardon My Purple' is part of the Pardon My Series, bred for dwarf habit, vibrant bloom, and superior disease resistance. It brings the classic charm of bee balm to patios, balconies, and tight garden spaces without compromise.

Final Thoughts: Vibrant, compact, and beloved by pollinators, Monarda 'Pardon My Purple' proves that great things truly do come in small, fragrant packages.