Proven Winners® Pink Chenille Bee Balm (Monarda)

Proven Winners® Pink Chenille Bee Balm (Monarda didyma ‘Pink Chenille’) is a beautiful perennial prized for its soft pink, shaggy flower clusters, sturdy upright habit, and exceptional pollinator appeal. Part of the Proven Winners® collection, this improved selection produces masses of fluffy, chenille-like pink blooms from early through midsummer, bringing elegant colour and texture to perennial borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator landscapes.

The aromatic deep green foliage forms a dense, upright clump that remains attractive throughout the growing season. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators, making Pink Chenille an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. The long-lasting blooms are also outstanding for fresh-cut flower arrangements, adding both colour and texture to bouquets.

Pink Chenille Bee Balm performs best in fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soil with good air circulation. Its sturdy stems resist flopping, while its improved resistance to powdery mildew helps keep the foliage healthy and attractive throughout the season. It combines beautifully with echinacea, phlox, rudbeckia, salvia, ornamental grasses, and other sun-loving perennials to create vibrant summer displays.

In Alberta, Proven Winners® Pink Chenille Bee Balm is a hardy perennial that returns reliably each spring, providing weeks of colourful blooms and exceptional pollinator value.