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Monkey Flower 'Highland Red' [Vistabile]

Genus: Mimulus.

Species: Mimulus tigrinus syn x hybridus Highland series.

Planted '08 Vistabile pond rockery house end

Bought '08 Malvern Spring Flower Show for £2 ( multi-buy 10 plants for £20)

An eye catching genus with its vivid shades of orange, yellow, pinks and reds. All have one thing in common. They must be planted in a moist position, and will require copious watering during hot dry weather. They are short lived, usually but will spread easily by seed.
Flowers : June to August.
Colour: Deep red flowers.

Height 14cm (6ins).

Dwarf series, ideal rock gardens, bedding, baskets and containers. Compact bushy and bloom profusely, long lasting.

Photos of this plant

  • Mimulus_highlandred_vistabilerockeryhouseend16.06.0

Reminders for this plant

Due about 11 years ago:

Sow

Propagate annuals and all species by seed in (autumn or) early spring.

Due over 10 years ago:

Sow

Propagate annuals and all species by seed in autumn (or early spring).