Bee Balm Plant Deadheading. Divide plants every 2 to 3 years and water during dry periods. Remove and destroy disease-infested plant debris in the fall.
Alternatively you can use a pair of hand pruners or shears to simply cut back the entire plant by half its height when it reaches 12 inches tall. How to Deadhead a Bee Balm Plant - YouTube. Divide plants every 2 to 3 years and water during dry periods.
After deadheading rake up and dispose of or compost the removed flowers.
Once a stem has finished flowering trim it back down to the ground or pinch it off. Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rich well-draining soil. If you deadhead regularly you can expect your bee balm to flower all summer and into fall. Its one thing that these perennials give instant color and fragrance to boost your beautiful home but the fact that.