Mimulus cupreus 'Red Emperor' Marginal Pond Plant
Mimulus cupreus 'Red Emperor' Marginal Pond Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
The species has a planting depth range of 0-10 cm. For newly planted stock, start shallower while it establishes: no more than half the maximum depth for the 1 litre and 3 litre basket plants, or a third for the 9cm pot pack, then move to your preferred depth.
Does it need full sun?
Does it need full sun?
Yes, it's listed as a full sun plant, and a sunny spot gives the best flowering.
Do I need to buy a basket separately?
Do I need to buy a basket separately?
Only if you choose the pack of three 9cm pot plants: these need potting into a mesh basket, which isn't included. The 1 litre and 3 litre single plants already come in a mesh basket.
How does it compare in size to other Mimulus varieties?
How does it compare in size to other Mimulus varieties?
It's described as a little more compact than Mimulus guttatus, which makes it a tidy choice for smaller basket positions.
Will it be in flower when it arrives?
Will it be in flower when it arrives?
It flowers mainly from June to August. Outside that window, plants may be supplied without flowers and may also be cut back.
This marginal plant produces bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers through the summer months, giving pond edges a long run of colour in a sunny spot. Its growth habit is a little more restrained than Mimulus guttatus, so it keeps its shape well in smaller basket positions. It's available as a single plant in a 1 litre or 3 litre basket, or as a pack of three young plants in 9cm pots.
Mimulus cupreus 'Red Emperor' is a marginal pond plant known for its bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers and a growth habit that's a little more compact than the related Mimulus guttatus. Oval, toothed leaves sit alongside the flowers, adding texture to the planting even between flushes of bloom.
Positioned where it gets plenty of direct sunlight, it offers a long stretch of colour at the pond edge through the warmer months and suits margins or baskets where a sprawling plant would be unwelcome.
Single plants are supplied in a 1 litre or 3 litre mesh aquatic basket, ready to place in the pond without repotting. The pack of three comes as plants in 9cm pots instead; these will need potting into a mesh basket before planting out, and that basket isn't included, so bear that in mind if you're planting into a basket system rather than straight into substrate or gravel.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red |
| Height | 20-40 cm |
| Flowers | Jun to Aug |
| Sun/Shade | Full sun |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Planting depth | 0-10 cm |
| What's included | 1 litre: one plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket; 3 litre: one plant in a 3 litre mesh aquatic basket; 9cm pot, pack of 3: three plants each in a 9cm pot. |
| Care instructions | This plant can be trimmed as required at any time during the growing season. Removing seed heads encourages prolific flowering. |
Delivery information
These plants are delivered to selected UK mainland postcodes.
Delivery charges for these plants
- £6.00 for plant orders weighing up to 1.9 kg in total.
- £9.60 for plant orders weighing over 1.9 kg, up to 30 kg.
This charge covers the plants in your order. Other items in the same order may be delivered separately, with their own delivery charge.
Delivery is not available to certain postcode areas, including parts of Scotland such as the Highlands and Islands, and other restricted locations, including Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
The delivery options and charges available for your address are shown at checkout.
From October to February, orders are dispatched on Tuesdays only. Plants ordered outside the growing season may arrive cut back.
Express Delivery is not available for these products.
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