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Mimulus
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Colourful, short-lived plants with a dwarf, mounded habit which bear exotic specked funnel-shaped ëmonkey-facedí flowers. They enjoy shade and water and will even grow in boggy conditions. They provide pockets of bright colour in the garden from late spring to autumn.
Timing:
Plant spring to summer for flowers from late spring to autumn. Will flower 8-10 weeks after planting.
Positioning:
Full sun to semi-shade.
Height:
30cm
Planting Distance:
20-30cm
Colour:
A mixture of warm bright colours ñ red, yellow, bronze.
Use:
Bedding displays, borders, rockeries, bog gardens, tubs.
