Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series) — Upright, Clump-forming, Spreading

Overview

Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series) is a upright, clump-forming, spreading herbaceous perennial in the genus Mimulus, part of the Phrymaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include bog gardens, pond margins, cottage gardens and informal gardens.

About

Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') is a deciduous cultivar of the Mimulus genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and evergreen shrubs known for their paired leaves and tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers. This upright, clump-forming, and spreading plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered south, east, or west-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soils of various types, including loam, sand, clay, and chalk, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for bog gardens, pond margins, cottage gardens, and informal gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is of interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Mimulus

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Loam, Sand, Clay, Chalk
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moisture: Moist, Very moist
Aspect: South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Upright, Clump-forming, Spreading
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Bog gardens, Pond margins, Cottage gardens, Informal gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series)

Propagation: Seed, Division
Pest resistance: Susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistance: Susceptible to powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series)?

Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series) need?

Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand, clay and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to very moist.

Is Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series) hardy in the UK?

Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.

How do I propagate Mimulus aurantiacus Mai Tai Red ('Dmimmitird') (Mai Tai Series)?

Seed, Division.

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