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Mimulus cardinalis (Scarlet monkey flower)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Mimulus cardinalis
Other names
Scarlet monkey flower, Cardinal monkey flower, Scarlet monkeyflower, Crimson monkeyflower, Crimson monkey flower
Genus
Mimulus Mimulus
Species
M. cardinalis - M. cardinalis is a spreading, borderline hardy, deciduous to evergreen perennial with erect, branching, sticky-hairy stems bearing ovate to oblong, toothed, light green leaves and tubular, scarlet flower with yellow-marked throats.
Mimulus cardinalis is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Scarlet in Summer; Scarlet in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Trim regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Mimulus cardinalis (Scarlet monkey flower) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist or moist but well-drained soil in dappled shade. Will be evergreen or semi-evergreen in warm climates. Tolerates full sun if soil remains moist. Tolerates occasional flooding and standing water. Spreads rapidly and self-seeds readily in ideal growing conditions.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Mimulus cardinalis
Other names
Scarlet monkey flower, Cardinal monkey flower, Scarlet monkeyflower, Crimson monkeyflower, Crimson monkey flower
Genus
Mimulus Mimulus
Species
M. cardinalis - M. cardinalis is a spreading, borderline hardy, deciduous to evergreen perennial with erect, branching, sticky-hairy stems bearing ovate to oblong, toothed, light green leaves and tubular, scarlet flower with yellow-marked throats.
Native to
Baja California, Mexico, Western United States
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Scarlet in Summer; Scarlet in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Trim regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Mimulus cardinalis (Scarlet monkey flower) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist or moist but well-drained soil in dappled shade. Will be evergreen or semi-evergreen in warm climates. Tolerates full sun if soil remains moist. Tolerates occasional flooding and standing water. Spreads rapidly and self-seeds readily in ideal growing conditions.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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