About
Highland Red' is a herbaceous perennial, often short-lived, forming a compact mat of oval leaves, with bright crimson, trumpet-shaped flowers 3-4cm 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
Plant details
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Suggested usesMixed borders, hedging, foundation planting.
Care notes
CultivationPrefers moisture retentive soils in sun or partial shade. Short-lived
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in the autumn or spring or by division in spring
Pest resistanceSlugs and snails may be a problem
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews