About
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.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Aquatic, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in full sun or light dappled shade
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to damage by slugs and snail
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, especially young plants