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Mimulus aurantiacus (Bush monkey flower)
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Mimulus aurantiacus
Other names
Bush monkey flower, Orange bush monkey flower, Orange monkey flower, Mimulus bifidus auranticus , Mimulus glutinosus, Diplacus glutinosus, Sticky monkey flower
Genus
Mimulus Mimulus
Species
M. aurantiacus - M. aurantiacus is an erect, open, evergreen shrub with sticky stems bearing oblong to lance-shaped, toothed, glossy, dark green leaves and trumpet-shaped, orange, yellow, or red flowers from late summer into autumn.
Mimulus aurantiacus is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Open stems
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Orange, Red, Yellow in Summer; Orange, Red, Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 9.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Mimulus aurantiacus (Bush monkey flower) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, Conservatory, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from frost or overwinter indoors. Tends to be short-lived. In cold areas, grow under glass in loam-based compost with shade from hot sun & good ventilation.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Mimulus aurantiacus
Other names
Bush monkey flower, Orange bush monkey flower, Orange monkey flower, Mimulus bifidus auranticus , Mimulus glutinosus, Diplacus glutinosus, Sticky monkey flower
Genus
Mimulus Mimulus
Species
M. aurantiacus - M. aurantiacus is an erect, open, evergreen shrub with sticky stems bearing oblong to lance-shaped, toothed, glossy, dark green leaves and trumpet-shaped, orange, yellow, or red flowers from late summer into autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect, Open stems
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Orange, Red, Yellow in Summer; Orange, Red, Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 9.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Mimulus aurantiacus (Bush monkey flower) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Greenhouse, Cottage/Informal, Conservatory, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from frost or overwinter indoors. Tends to be short-lived. In cold areas, grow under glass in loam-based compost with shade from hot sun & good ventilation.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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