About Gardenview Scarlet

Dense clusters of spiked red tubular flowers reminiscent of a tousled punk haircut. Long-blooming variety with significant resistance to powdery mildew. RHS Award of Merit. Also known as Oswego tea.

A "re-new" plant for 2026.

About Bee Balm

Large flower heads in July and August. Best in sun with enough space between plants for good air circulation. Mint family; aromatic leaves are good for tea. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming. Deer-resistant. See also Bee Balm and Bergamot in Native Perennials.

Pot Size & Price
3.5-in. pot
$5.00
Height
24"–36"
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun Partial Sun
Catalog
P024
Plant Traits
Butterflies
Culinary
Hummingbirds
Edible Flowers
Bees
Stock Notes
Restocks On Saturday

Other varieties of Bee Balm

Bee Balm Balmy Rose, shaped like pom-poms, bright fuchsia flowers
Photo from Ball Horticulture

Balmy Rose

Catalog
P025
Monarda Bee You Bee True, dark magenta flowers
Photo from Plants Nouveau

Bee-You Bee True

Catalog
P026
Monarda Bubblegum Blast, pink radical flowers
Photo from Walters Gardens

Bubblegum Blast

Catalog
P023
Monarda Grape Gumball, red violet spiky flowers
Photo from Walter's Gardens

Grape Gumball

Catalog
P027
Mondarda 'Panama Red Shades', bright red blooms like crowns
Photo from Glacial Ridge Growers

Panorama Red Shades

Catalog
P022
Monarda 'Raspberry Wine', dark pink crown-like flowers
Friends School Plant Sale photo by Pat T.

Raspberry Wine

Catalog
P028