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Synonym
Mimulus cardinalis 'Wheatcroft Scarlet'
monkey flower 'Whitecroft Scarlet'
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
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Size
Growing conditions
Colour & scent
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Position
Aspect
Exposure
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
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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