Monarda ‘Upscale Pink Chenille’ (8 Inch) Bee Balm

Monarda ‘Upscale Pink Chenille’ (8 Inch)

Bold, beautiful, and full of personality—‘Upscale Pink Chenille’ adds a touch of elegance and whimsy to your garden.

Our 8 Inch Monarda ‘Upscale Pink Chenille’, commonly known as Bee Balm, is a stunning, compact perennial with showy, soft pink blooms that resemble delicate, fuzzy chenille threads. With its eye-catching color and unique texture, this variety of Monarda adds an extra layer of beauty to your garden—whether in full sun garden beds, containers, or wildflower borders. Known for its ability to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, this plant not only delights the eyes but also brings your garden to life with its vibrant, buzzing energy.

🌿 A Bit of History & Meaning

Monarda, named after the Spanish botanist Nicolás Monardes, has long been celebrated for its medicinal properties and stunning beauty. ‘Upscale Pink Chenille’ is an improved cultivar of Bee Balm with refined blooms that offer a softer, more textured look. It’s a symbol of energy, vitality, and passion, much like the warm, sunny days of Southern summers.

🌞 Where It Grows Best

Monarda thrives in full sun to part shade and grows to about 18–24 inches tall, making it a perfect addition to flower beds, cottage gardens, or container arrangements. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and enjoys a bit of extra water during dry spells. Once established, it’s a hardy beauty that stands up to the summer heat and thrives in our warm Southern climate.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially in hot summer months

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage fresh growth and more flowers

• Hardiness: Perennial in Zones 4–9

Monarda 'Upscale Pink Chenille' will reward you with a long blooming period from early summer through fall, making it a wonderful season-long addition to your garden.

🌸 Lovely Pairings

Pair with:

• Echinacea or Rudbeckia – For a beautiful blend of color and texture

• Salvia or Lavender – For fragrant, pollinator-friendly companions

• Shasta Daisies or Yarrow – For a cheery, low-maintenance combination

• Ornamental Grasses – To add movement and a softer backdrop

Whether you’re planting for pollinator appeal, creating a cottage-style border, or just adding a little whimsy to your sunny spot, Monarda ‘Upscale Pink Chenille’ brings a refined yet playful spirit to your garden. It’s bright, bold, and unmistakably Southern—just like us at Wright’s Market, where we celebrate beauty in every little detail.