Mimulus cup. 'Roter Kaiser' - P9

Description
The Copper-coloured monkey flower 'Roter Kaiser' (Mimulus cupreus) is a creeping perennial that forms scarlet-red, funnel-shaped flowers from July to September. Its egg-shaped, toothed leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 25 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Copper-coloured monkey flower 'Roter Kaiser' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Copper-coloured monkey flower 'Roter Kaiser' are medium green, ovate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Copper-coloured monkey flower 'Roter Kaiser' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Copper-coloured monkey flower 'Roter Kaiser' sets beautiful accents together with: Marsh marigold, rose cowslip, tall bearded iris, marsh forget-me-not 'Alba'.

Tasks
- Sowing in trays or seed trays: March - Cut back: July.

Care
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better. - In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Mimulus cupreus 'Roter Kaiser' forms funnel-shaped, scarlet-red flowers from July.

Use
Tub, pond edge, stream, hanging basket, ground cover, perennial bed, rock garden, bee pasture