Mimulus cupreus 'Whitecroft Scarlet'

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Synonyms

Mimulus 'Whitecroft Scarlet'
Mimulus cardinalis 'Wheatcroft Scarlet'

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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

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Botanical Details

Family
Phrymaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Mimulus can be annuals, perennials or evergreen shrubs, with paired leaves and 2-lipped tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or in the leaf axils
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

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

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in spring

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews