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Mimulus tigrinus (Tiger Monkey Flower)

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Size: 7cm Bareroot
Size Information

You can choose plants in various pot sizes. Non-potted plants arrive bare root for you to pot in the specified pot size.

Seasonal Information

Depending on the time of year, pond plants may be supplied fully-leaved, with flowers, or with foliage trimmed back.

Delivery Information

This plant is grown in the UK and sent directly from our tried, tested and trusted plant partner. Delivery price calculated at checkout.

Description of Mimulus tigrinus (Tiger Monkey Flower)

Mimulus (tigrinus group) is usually sold as tiger monkey flower. It’s grown for bright, spotted blooms and it likes cool, damp conditions. In a bog garden it’s a good way to add low, colourful flowers without taking up much room.

Appearance

Plants stay compact, often 20 to 30cm tall, with soft green leaves. Flowers come in mixes of yellow, orange and red, usually with speckling and blotches. It tends to flower in summer, and in a mild season it can keep going for a good while.

Care Guide

Give it moisture and shelter. In hot, dry spots it burns out fast.

  • Sun: Light shade or morning sun is ideal. Full sun is fine if the soil never dries.
  • Soil: Moist, fertile compost with good organic matter.
  • Water: Keep the root zone damp at all times.
  • Deadheading: Pinch off spent flowers to keep new buds coming.
  • Growing on: It’s often grown from seed or young plants and does well in pots sunk into the bog.

If slugs are an issue in your garden, grow it in a small pot and sink the pot into the bog so you can keep an eye on it.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This is best near the front of a bog garden, where you can actually see the flowers. It’s also handy for filling small gaps between bigger plants, or for adding colour around stones and edges.

Because it stays low, it won’t block taller marginals behind it. Try it in drifts of five or seven for a stronger effect, or use it as a seasonal plug-in around irises.

FAQs

What are marginal pond plants?

Marginal pond plants grow around the shallow edges of ponds, with their roots and crowns in or close to the water while their leaves and flowers grow above the surface. They are ideal for planting on pond shelves and help soften the transition between the pond and surrounding garden.

How deep should marginal pond plants be planted?

The correct planting depth varies between species. Some marginals prefer their crowns only just below the water surface, while others tolerate deeper water. Always check the recommended planting depth for the individual plant rather than placing all marginal plants at the same depth.

Can marginal pond plants grow in a wildlife pond?

Yes. Marginal plants are particularly valuable in wildlife ponds because their foliage provides cover around the pond edge and their stems can give emerging aquatic insects a route out of the water. Flowering species can also provide food for bees, hoverflies and other pollinators.

Do marginal pond plants need aquatic baskets?

Marginal plants are commonly grown in aquatic baskets, especially in lined ponds. Baskets make plants easier to position, lift and divide and can help contain vigorous roots. They should normally be filled with suitable aquatic compost or heavy loam rather than ordinary multipurpose compost.

When should I cut back marginal pond plants?

Dead or dying foliage can be removed as plants die back, particularly in autumn, to reduce the amount of decaying material entering the pond. Vigorous marginal plants can also be thinned or divided when they become overcrowded.

What are the best pond plants for a wildlife pond?

The best wildlife pond plants provide a mixture of underwater cover, surface shade, flowering habitat and places for aquatic insects to emerge. A balanced pond can include oxygenating plants, marginal plants and floating-leaved plants such as water lilies. Native species are particularly useful for supporting UK pond wildlife.

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