{"product_id":"monarda-bee-happy-marginal-pond-plants-bp083","title":"Monarda didyma 'Bee-Happy'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonarda didyma\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bee-Happy' is a compact bee balm for damp soil and summer colour. It’s grown for red flowers and aromatic leaves, and it’s often chosen when you want monarda without a tall, floppy habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms a tidy clump with upright stems and mid-green leaves. Flowers appear in summer as rounded red heads that bees love. Height is usually around 30 to 45cm, so it fits nearer the front than most monardas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it moisture and air. Crowded, dry conditions tend to make monarda unhappy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile soil with organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist, especially in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give airflow between plants so leaves stay clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead for more blooms, then cut down in autumn or late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide in spring if the clump gets crowded. Fresh divisions often flower better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits bog gardens on the upper edge where soil is moist but not permanently flooded. It’s good near paths because the leaves smell pleasant when you brush past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a mid-front summer bloomer with sedges and low ground covers around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs \u003cem\u003eMonarda didyma\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bee-Happy' good for pollinators?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The flowers are a strong draw for bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in very wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt prefers moist soil rather than standing water. Plant it on the upper edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften around 30 to 45cm, depending on the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I divide it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Divide in spring to refresh clumps and make more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51236391059736,"sku":"BP083-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51236391092504,"sku":"BP083-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":51236391125272,"sku":"BP083-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51236391158040,"sku":"BP083-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236391190808,"sku":"BP083-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51236391223576,"sku":"BP083-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236391256344,"sku":"BP083-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 2 x Pot \u0026 2 x Compost","offer_id":51656025571608,"sku":"BP083-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51715022913816,"sku":"BP083-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51715022946584,"sku":"BP083-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51715022979352,"sku":"BP083-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51715023012120,"sku":"BP083-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/Bee-Happy03.jpg?v=1770394722","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/monarda-bee-happy-marginal-pond-plants-bp083","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}