Mimulus 'Jelly Bean Red'

Scientific Name: Diplacus 'Jelly Bean Red'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9a-11

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Mimulus 'Jelly Bean Red' plant details

Mimulus 'Jelly Bean Red' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mimulus 'Jelly Bean Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: scrophulariaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mimulus 'Jelly Bean Red'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thanks to the patient breeding of the late, great Richard Persoff, the gardening world can enjoy this flamboyant and garden friendly Mimulus hybrid. Luminous 2” cherry red blooms bedazzle this evergreen California native shrub for most of the year – all year along our coast. Primo for attracting native bees, butterflies and hummers – it’s also ridiculously heat and drought tolerant. To 3’x3’ with glossy evergreen foliage, an annual pruning (cut back to 1’) will keep the habit pretty. Provide excellent drainage and low fertility for a healthy plant. Most bloomiferous with deadheading and occasional Summer water. Deer resistant.