Mimulus luteus 'Queens Prize'
monkey flower
This captivating plant graces the bog or water garden with its vibrant presence throughout the summer. Crafting a dense, bushy mound of foliage, its small, ovate or lanceolate leaves boast a rich, deep green hue. As late spring unfurls into early summer, 'Queens Prize' transforms into a visual spectacle, showcasing an abundance of trumpet-shaped blooms flaunting a luminous yellow palette, accentuated by delightful speckles and distinct darker markings on the throat.
How to care for Mimulus luteus Queens Prize:
If using as a boggy/marginal aquatic, plant out in reliably moist or boggy soil, or pot up into a pond basket and place at the margins of a pond at a depth of 0-5cm (0-2"). Prune at any time during the growing season. Removing seed heads encourages new flowers to form.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.7m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil / Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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