Mimulus guttatus – Common Monkey Flower

Hardy Moisture‑Loving Perennial

🌿 Product Overview

Mimulus guttatus is a vibrant, moisture‑loving perennial producing masses of bright yellow, red‑spotted flowers from late spring through summer. Naturally found along streams and wet meadows, it thrives in pond margins, bog gardens, damp borders, and naturalistic planting schemes.

This is a strong, well‑rooted plant that establishes quickly and flowers heavily in its first season.

⭐ Key Features & Benefits

• Bright yellow flowers with distinctive red spotting
• Moisture‑loving perennial ideal for pond margins and bog gardens
• Long flowering season: May–August
• Excellent for pollinators, especially bees
• Fast‑growing, colourful, and great for naturalistic planting
• Works beautifully in wildlife gardens and streamside settings

🌱 Planting & Position

• Light: Full sun or partial shade
• Soil: Moist to wet, fertile, humus‑rich
• Ideal for: Pond edges, damp borders, bog gardens, naturalistic schemes
• Spacing: 25–30 cm

🌼 Growth & Habit

• Height: 20–40 cm
• Spread: 30–40 cm
• Habit: Bushy, free‑flowering, moisture‑loving
• Flowering: May–August
• Growth rate: Fast

🛠️ Care & Maintenance

• Keep soil consistently moist
• Trim lightly after flowering flushes to encourage more blooms
• Mulch annually to retain moisture
• Hardy and reliable once established

📦 What You Receive

• 1 × Mimulus guttatus
• Supplied as a strong, healthy, well‑rooted plant
• Grown for UK conditions and ready to plant immediately

🌿 Suggested Companion Plants

(Unique to this listing — not used in your recent Primula or Geranium entries)

• Myosotis scorpioides — water forget‑me‑not for soft blue contrast
• Iris pseudacorus ‘Variegata’ — bold foliage and yellow flowers
• Caltha palustris ‘Alba’ — white marsh marigold for spring brightness
• Pontederia cordata — structural spikes for summer height
• Carex riparia — strong vertical grass for texture

❓ FAQ

Is Mimulus guttatus hardy.
Yes — fully hardy in the UK.

Can it grow in shallow water.
Yes — it tolerates very shallow water at the pond edge.

Does it spread.
It spreads gently in moist soil but is easy to manage.

Is it good for wildlife.
Very — bees love the open, nectar‑rich flowers.