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Alpine RockeryAquaticHerbaceous Perennial

Mimulus cardinalis × lewisii

A low growing, spreading perennial to 60cm in height with mid-green hairy leaves. Tubular, 2-lipped, rose-pink or purple-pink flowers to 5cm in length are borne all summer long

Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Chalk
Moisture
Poorly–drained, Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in full sun or light dappled shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to damage by slugs and snail

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially young plants

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