Monkey Face Flower Seeds – Dracula simia

Monkey Face Flower Seeds – Dracula simia

Monkey Face Flowers are renowned for their unique, funnel-shaped blooms that feature bright colours with dark red to purple spots, resembling the face of a monkey. These fascinating flowers are perfect for adding delightful charm to shady, wet garden beds, bogs, and areas surrounding ponds or water features. Their seeds thrive equally well in hanging baskets, pots, and containers, allowing these striking blooms to flourish in various settings.
Each packet contains 100 seeds.

Planting Instructions:

• Sowing Time: Spring to early summer (after last frost)

• Position: Partial shade to full shade (preferably cool, moist locations)

• Soil: Well-drained, moist, and slightly acidic soil

• Sowing Depth: 5mm deep

• Spacing: 15-20cm apart

• Germination Time: 21-28 days

• Flowering Time: 12-16 weeks from sowing

Growing Tips:

• Monkey Face Flowers thrive in moist, shady conditions, making them ideal for planting near ponds or in water features.

• Keep soil consistently moist but ensure it is well-drained to prevent waterlogging.

• Regularly water during dry spells, particularly in containers or hanging baskets.

• These plants do well in cooler temperatures and appreciate some shelter from direct sunlight.

• Their unique blooms attract attention and are a wonderful addition to any shade garden or water feature.