Upscale® Red Velvet Bee Balm

If you want bold, rich color and a strong vertical presence in your summer garden, Upscale® ‘Red Velvet’ Bee Balm is an outstanding choice. This is the tallest variety in the series, producing rich cherry-red flowers that stand proudly above the foliage and draw attention from across the garden. The blooms are large and vibrant, set against deep green leaves and attractive burgundy stems for extra contrast. With a second flush of flowers later in the season, it keeps your borders looking full and colorful for weeks.

• Large cherry-red flowers with bold, rich color
• Tallest variety in the series for strong garden presence
• Reblooms for an extended flowering season
• Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• Fragrant foliage and deer resistant

Upscale® ‘Red Velvet’ Bee Balm grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, though it adapts well to average garden conditions. Reaching up to 30 inches tall and spreading about 2 to 3 feet wide, it forms a substantial clump that fills the middle of the border with ease. Hardy from zone 4 to zone 8, it performs reliably across a wide range of climates and shows strong resistance to powdery mildew. With its height, vibrant color, and long blooming habit, this is a dependable perennial that brings structure, color, and pollinator activity to your garden all summer long.