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monkey flower 'Whitecroft Scarlet'

Mimulus cupreus 'Whitecroft Scarlet'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Mimulus
Family: Phrymaceae

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers very moist soils in sun or partial shade. Short-lived

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in spring

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years