Queen’s Prize Monkey Flower (Mimulus luteus ‘Queen’s Prize’)
| Size | 1 Ltr, 1 Ltr – Pack of 3, 9cm – Pack of 3 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Marginal |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Flower Colour | Red, Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Native to UK | No |
| Plant group |
A bright and colourful marginal pond plant with yellow flowers and red markings, perfect for pond edges and attracting pollinators.
Price range: £14.00 through £34.50 (inc VAT)
Queen’s Prize Monkey Flower (Mimulus luteus ‘Queen’s Prize’)
Bright yellow pond plant with striking blotched flowers and long summer colour
Queen’s Prize Monkey Flower (Mimulus luteus ‘Queen’s Prize’) is a vibrant and eye catching marginal pond plant, perfect for adding bold colour and detail to pond edges, bog gardens, and damp planting areas. Known for its bright yellow flowers marked with distinctive reddish blotches, this variety brings both colour and character to any water garden setting.
Flowering from June through to August, and often continuing beyond in favourable conditions, ‘Queen’s Prize’ produces an abundance of cheerful blooms that create a lively and attractive display. The unique patterning on each flower gives it added visual interest, making it stand out among more traditional pond plants.
This compact yet fast growing perennial is ideal for pond margins and shallow water areas. It thrives in consistently moist to wet soil and can be planted in very shallow water, making it perfect for marginal shelves or damp ground around the pond. Its manageable size means it works equally well in smaller garden ponds, container water features, or as part of a layered planting scheme in larger ponds.
The fresh green foliage forms a neat, bushy clump that supports the mass of flowers above, helping to create a full and lush appearance. This dense growth also provides light cover for insects and small amphibians around the pond edge.
In addition to its ornamental value, Mimulus ‘Queen’s Prize’ is also beneficial for wildlife. Its nectar rich flowers attract pollinators such as bees and hoverflies, helping to support a healthy pond ecosystem throughout the summer months.
Fully hardy in most UK conditions, this plant is reliable and easy to grow. It performs best in full sun, where flowering is at its strongest, although it will tolerate partial shade. With minimal care, it will return year after year, providing consistent colour and interest.
If you are looking for a bright, reliable, and slightly unusual pond plant that offers both beauty and wildlife value, Queen’s Prize Monkey Flower (Mimulus luteus ‘Queen’s Prize’) is an excellent addition to any pondside planting scheme.
🇬🇧 UK-grown aquatic plant: Grown at a dedicated aquatic plant nursery in the South of England and carefully prepared for delivery across the UK.
Key Benefits
- Bright yellow flowers with unique red blotches
- Long flowering period through summer
- Compact and ideal for smaller ponds
- Attracts bees and pollinators
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Adds vibrant colour to pond margins
Reasons to Buy
- Perfect for adding bold colour to pond edges
- Unique flower markings create visual interest
- Suitable for small ponds and container water features
- Supports pollinators and pond biodiversity
- Reliable and hardy in UK conditions
Care Instructions
- Plant on a marginal shelf or in damp soil at the pond edge with shallow water coverage if required.
- Position in full sun for best flowering results, though partial shade is tolerated.
- Keep soil consistently moist or wet for healthy growth.
- Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
- Divide clumps every few years in spring to maintain vigour and prevent overcrowding.
Flowering Period
June to August, often extending into early autumn
Size and Growing Conditions
Botanical Name: Mimulus luteus ‘Queen’s Prize’
Common Name: Queen’s Prize Monkey Flower
Plant Type: Marginal
Flower Colour: Yellow/Red
Height: 30cm to 50cm
Spread: Up to 50 cm
Growth Rate: Fast
Planting Depth: 0cm to 1cm
Position: Full sun
Soil: Moist to wet, ideal for pond margins and boggy areas
Native to the UK: No
Dispatching Your Pond Plants
Your Queen’s Prize Monkey Flower will be carefully packed to protect the foliage and roots during transit.
Orders received by 11am Monday to Wednesday are normally dispatched on the following working day using a next working day courier service. During busy periods, dispatch may occasionally take an extra day.
To avoid plants being held in depots over a weekend, we do not usually dispatch on Fridays. Highlands and Islands orders using a two day service are not normally dispatched on Thursdays.
Available basket sizes:
- Pack of 3 × 9cm Pots
- 1 Litre Basket – usually 11 × 11 × 11cm square; some varieties may be supplied in a 14cm diameter × 10cm round basket
- Pack of 3 × 1 Litre Baskets – each usually 11 × 11 × 11cm square
Planting depth is measured from the top of the aquatic basket to the water surface.
Plants supplied in 9cm pots require potting into suitable aquatic baskets before being placed in the pond.
Finofil baskets are manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled plastic and are fully recyclable. Their fine dual-mesh construction helps retain aquatic soil while allowing water and nutrients to reach the roots. Basket shape may vary slightly depending on the plant and supplier availability.
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