- Sow the seeds indoors between March and May.
- Press the very fine seeds onto the surface and don’t cover them.
- Place in a heated propagator at 20-22c until sprouts appear.
- Germination usually takes 10-14 days at the correct temperature.
- If germination doesn’t occur, cold stratify for 4-6 weeks in a fridge.
- When seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into pots or trays.
- Harden off the young plants gradually before planting outdoors.
- Plant out in a partly shaded, well‑watered position after all danger of frost has passed.
- Keep soil consistently watered, especially in warm weather.
- Remove faded flowers to encourage prolonged blooming.
Mimulus tigrinus produces bright orange-yellow, spotted blooms resembling a monkey’s face. Ideal for shaded or damp garden areas, it adds colour to borders and containers.
