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scarlet monkey flower

Mimulus cardinalis

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Mimulus
Family: Phrymaceae
Common Names: cardinal monkey flower

About this plant

M. cardinalis is an upright perennial, often grown as an annual, with creeping rhizomes, bearing 2-lipped scarlet flowers to 5cm in length over a long period in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in wet, humus-rich soil in full sun or very light dappled shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in autumn or early spring, or by division in spring

Pests

Slugs and snails can be a problem

Diseases

Young plants are susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years