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Mimulus Seeds - Spring Mix

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring in to Fall

BLOOM COLOR
Mix

ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Moist, pH 5.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Mimulus x hybrida

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring in to Fall

BLOOM COLOR
Mix

ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Moist, pH 5.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Mimulus x hybrida
About...
Mimulus (Mimulus x Hybrida Magic Spring Blossom Mix) - Tolerates light frost and can be planted directly outdoors. A compact, floriferous habit makes it well suited for containers. An ideal bedding plant for shady conditions.MORE MIMULUS OPTIONS
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
68 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches
Mimulus (Mimulus x Hybrida Magic Spring Blossom Mix) - Tolerates light frost and can be planted directly outdoors. A compact, floriferous habit makes it well suited for containers. An ideal bedding plant for shady conditions. This designer mix is particularly good, showing good tolerance to cool weather and flowering profusely from Spring right through to Fall! This compact and spreading habit is also suited for color bowls and baskets. This mimulus mix has 1 3/4 to 2 inch blooms with a height of 8 - 10 inches.
Grow Mimulus seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Press the flower seed into the soil but do not cover. Transplant Monkey Flower seedlings outdoors after danger of frost has passed 8 - 10 inches apart. From Mimulus flower seed to blooming plants in 8 - 10 weeks.
Common Questions
What are some good companion plants for mimulus?
Some companion plants that go well with mimulus are flax, columbine, gaura and ornamental grass such as carex and Mexican feather grass.
What are some good ways to use mimulus in my garden?
These are wonderful flowers for beds, borders, rock gardens, mediterranean gardens or use in your hanging baskets.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
Yes, if you want to increase blooming you will need to pinch back new growth in spring. This will also help to maintain a more compact form for your plants.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
68 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes

DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
8 - 10 inches
Mimulus (Mimulus x Hybrida Magic Blotch Mix) - These low growing plants tolerate light frost and can be planted directly outdoors. A compact, habit only grown 8 - 10 inches tall and wide make Mimulus well suited for containers. An ideal bedding plant for shady conditions. Trumpet-shaped blooms in mix of blotched flame colors. Spreading mound. Nice addition to color bowls, hanging baskets, or pond edge. A lavish mixture of highly exotic-looking speckled and spotted Monkey Flowers in richly coloured shades and patterns. Most mimulus species are annuals, herbaceous perennials or small shrubs. Patterns on the flowers give them the appearance resembling the grinning face of a monkey.
Grow Mimulus seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Press the flower seed into the soil but do not cover. Transplant Monkey Flower seedlings outdoors after danger of frost has passed 8 - 10 inches apart. From Mimulus flower seed to blooming plants in 8 - 10 weeks.
Common Questions
What are some good companion plants for mimulus?
Some companion plants that go well with mimulus are flax, columbine, gaura and ornamental grass such as carex and Mexican feather grass.
What are some good ways to use mimulus in my garden?
These are wonderful flowers for beds, borders, rock gardens, mediterranean gardens or use in your hanging baskets.
Do I need to deadhead my flowers?
Yes, if you want to increase blooming you will need to pinch back new growth in spring. This will also help to maintain a more compact form for your plants.