Diplacus 'Richard's Red'

Also Known As

Mimulus 'Richard's Red'
Richard's Red Monkey Flower
Richard's Red Monkeyflower

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8a-11

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Diplacus 'Richard's Red' plant details

Diplacus 'Richard's Red' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diplacus 'Richard's Red'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diplacus 'Richard's Red'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hybrid monkey flower bears flowers that are just about as saturated a red as you can get in a flower! It blooms almost continually if kept watered, & is fairly small-growing to about 2’ high, & slightly less wide with dark green shiny leaves. Hummingbirds frequent the 1” flowers, & the plant can tolerate extremes of heat, & deer, though it’s a bit less drought tolerant than its wilder relatives. Still a very pretty, & pretty tough plant! If pruning drastically, leave a bit of green growth, please. Lean soil should be just fine! California Native.