Mimulus cupreus | Red Emperor
Brilliant red trumpet-shaped flowers
The Highlights
- This compact perennial is covered with brilliant red, trumpet-shaped flowers amongst neat clumps of oval, toothed leaves
- Flowers prolifically from June to August
- Perfect for any sunny spot with boggy or waterlogged soil. The margins of a pond are ideal. Adds vibrant colour to cottage, alpine, water and rock gardens
- Can be planted up to 10cm below water level
- A hardy, low maintenance plant with excellent disease resistance
The Highlights
- This compact perennial is covered with brilliant red, trumpet-shaped flowers amongst neat clumps of oval, toothed leaves
- Flowers prolifically from June to August
- Perfect for any sunny spot with boggy or waterlogged soil. The margins of a pond are ideal. Adds vibrant colour to cottage, alpine, water and rock gardens
- Can be planted up to 10cm below water level
- A hardy, low maintenance plant with excellent disease resistance
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
No serious issues with pests and diseases - watch out for slugs and snails, protecting plants with a barrier of copper wire, crushed shells or fine grit if affected. MORE
Full sun
Position where the plants will receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily in spring/summer.
Any wet, boggy soil
Any permanently moist or waterlogged soil. Tolerates poor drainage.
Prune lightly
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
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- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower