Monkey Flower. An alpine with mid-green leaves and pretty trumpet-shaped deep scarlet flowers throughout summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mimulus cupreus ‘Whitecroft Scarlet’
An alpine with mid-green leaves and pretty trumpet-shaped deep scarlet flowers throughout summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Mimulus |
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Species | cupreus |
Varietry | 'Whitecroft Scarlet' |
Common Name | Monkey Flower |
Flower Colour | scarlet |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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