Mimulus cupreus | Red Emperor

Mimulus cupreus | Red EmperorThis 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

before becoming greener and then

over a seating area pergola or around a decorative archway

underplanting roses and shrubs

Typha minima boasts delicate round milk chocolate brown seedheads amongst slender grass-like leaves which turn golden in autumn

It prefers humus rich

Deeper pink colours develop towards the centre of the flowers in full sunlight

Apricot Bubblegum gladioli thrive in sunny

Situating the plant should be done based on partial shade being present

The stem will require support to keep it trained upright and productive

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Floricane varieties fruit on canes produced in the previous year while Primocane varieties produce fruits on current season growth