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.
Additional information
| Generic | Mimulus |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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