Grow your own marvellous Monkey Flowers with 'Monkey Magic' F1 Hybrid. The 5cm pure white blooms are sensationally splashed with vibrant red, giving a highly exotic-look. These plants make wonderfully eye-catching summer bedding at the front of borders and for patio pots, where they will flower from early summer, transforming shady spots in your garden. Culinary note: the leaves of the monkeyflower can be eaten raw or cooked. They have a slightly bitter flavour and are mostly added to salads as the leaves can also be used as a lettuce substitute.Sow March to May. Germinate at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Do not cover the seed. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 10-21 days. Do not exclude light at any stage, as this helps germination. Transplant seedlings, when large enough to handle, into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart. After flowering, trim plants lightly to encourage a second flush of blooms.Product specifications:Position: Dappled ShadeHeight: Up to 23cm when fully establishedSpread: Up to 23cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1x Mimulus x hybridus 'Monkey Magic' F1 Hybrid seed packet (approx. 40 seeds)Delivered with growing and care instructionsFlowering period – June to AugustImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).