The species of jester flowers includes a variety of different plants, some of which are annual and some of which are perennial, mostly herbaceous and rarely occur in the form of subshrubs. Most of them are terrestrial plants, but some are also aquatic plants.
The jester flower is a good choice for planting along the edge of a pond
These aquatic plants are also suitable for planting in garden ponds and/or artificial streams. Some even tolerate their leaves growing under water, while others should be planted at the edge of the pond. There are basically only the roots in the water. With blue-violet flowers and a growth height of about 20 cm, the Mimulus ringens variety is ideal for shallow water zones or swampy areas.
The ideal location for the juggler flower
The majority of juggler flowers prefer moist locations in partial shade or in the sun. Originally they are at home in forests or on rivers. Only a few species like the bright red flowering Mimulus cardinalis tolerate dry soil. When buying, make sure that your juggler flower is hardy, such as the yellow-flowering variety Mimulus luteus, and take care of the right winter care in good time.
Since the juggler flowers like to spread, it is best to place a few stones that are not too small next to them as a boundary. Otherwise it can happen that the juggler flowers overgrow their smaller neighbors. However, they get along fairly well with marsh marigolds and marsh forget-me-nots.
Propagating jester flowers
The simplest way of propagation is self-seeding. This type of propagation can also be used with the juggler flower. You can transplant the young plants if necessary. This is often easier than collecting the seeds and sowing them in the new location.
Propagation by division is also possible with the juggler flower. The juggler flower forms many stolons and spreads very widely without control and pruning or division, even to the detriment of nearby plants.
The most important tips for choosing a location:
- choose a rather damp location
- Exception: Mimulus cardinalis also grows in dry locations
- sunny to semi-shady
- moisture-loving species also at the edge of the pond
- only plant distinct aquatic plants in the pond
- Possibly limit the growth of the runners with stones
tips
For pond plants, choose a variety that is particularly moisture-loving, such as the blue-violet Mimulus ringens.