Should Bee Balm Plants Be Deadheaded?
Bee Balm (Monarda) Begin to Bloom in July and Will Continue to Bloom Throughout Late Summer. to Encourage Bountiful Clusters of Flowers, You Will Want to...
Bee balm (Monarda) begin to bloom in July and will continue to bloom throughout late summer. To encourage bountiful clusters of flowers, you will want to deadhead the plant throughout its entire bloom time. As the flowers begin to wilt and fade, cut just above the next flower bud.
Should I deadhead bee balm?
Deadhead the Flowers
Bee balm begins blooming in early summer and continues through late summer and early fall. As the flowers begin to fade, snip off the blossoms before they form seed heads. This encourages the plants to produce more flowers. It also helps reduce reseeding in the flowerbeds.
What part of bee balm do you harvest?
How to Harvest and Preserve Bee Balm. Harvest mid-morning after the dew has evaporated for the greatest flavor. Harvest by clipping the base of the stalk. Gather the stalks by their stems, tie the ends, and hang to dry.
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