Mimulus Tigrinus Monkey Flower

Mimulus Tigrinus – Monkey Flower     

Approximate Seed Quantity: 250

Stunningly bright with yellow and copper splodged flowers. Known as the “Monkey Flower” due the markings supposedly resembling a grinning monkey. Start early and cut back for a second flourish of flowers. It can survive the winter in mild areas. Annual. Download sowing guide

• Sow indoors under cover
• Seed is extremely tiny and needs to be surface sown and lightly pressed in but not covered as light is needed to aid germination
• Days to germination: 10-14
• When large enough to handle prick out to trays and grow on
• Acclimatise to outdoor conditions from May onwards
• Soil: Well-watered damp conditions
• Light: Part to full shade