Mimulus cupreus 'Whitecroft Scarlet'
monkey flower 'Whitecroft Scarlet'
A short-lived spreading herbaceous perennial to 20cm in height, with toothed, oval leaves and bright scarlet, trumpet-shaped flowers 4cm in length throughout summer months
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Phrymaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Mimulus can be annuals, perennials or evergreen shrubs, with paired leaves and 2-lipped tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or in the leaf axils
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers very moist soils in sun or partial shade. Short-lived
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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