Pardon My Cerise Bee Balm

Pardon My Cerise is a compact Monarda didyma with dark cherry-pink flowers, fragrant foliage, and an upright habit. The short, summer-blooming plant suits the front of borders and small pollinator gardens. ## Flowers and placement Proven Winners lists mature dimensions of 14–18 inches tall and 10–12 inches wide, with flower shades described as dark cherry pink. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the flowers; deer resistance and fragrance of both flowers and foliage are also listed by the breeder. Its modest spread makes it useful near paths or in a patio container. ## Growing Give the plant part sun to full sun and fertile soil with steady moisture. It also tolerates ordinary garden soil and part shade. The breeder lists hardiness in USDA zones 4–8 and describes this selection as mildew resistant; good spacing and air circulation remain helpful in humid climates. ## Maintenance Keep soil evenly moist during establishment and extended dry weather. Trim spent stems after flowering and divide the clump when it becomes crowded. Check foliage through the season for powdery mildew rather than assuming resistance prevents it. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/monarda/pardon-my-cerise-bee-balm-monarda-didyma)