Overview
Mimulus 'Bonfire' is a upright, clump-forming, spreading herbaceous perennial in the genus Mimulus, part of the Phrymaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Mimulus 'Bonfire' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include bog gardens, pond margins, cottage gardens and informal gardens.
About
Mimulus 'Bonfire' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Mimulus genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and evergreen shrubs known for their paired leaves and tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers. This cultivar forms an upright, clump-forming, and spreading habit with deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for moist to very moist soils of various types and pH levels, Mimulus 'Bonfire' is hardy to UK zone H4 and is well suited to bog gardens, pond margins, cottage gardens, and informal gardens, offering interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Mimulus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Clay, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist, Very moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Mimulus 'Bonfire' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Upright, Clump-forming, Spreading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Bog gardens, Pond margins, Cottage gardens, Informal gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mimulus 'Bonfire'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mimulus 'Bonfire'?
Mimulus 'Bonfire' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mimulus 'Bonfire' need?
Mimulus 'Bonfire' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand, clay and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to very moist.
Is Mimulus 'Bonfire' hardy in the UK?
Mimulus 'Bonfire' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Mimulus 'Bonfire'?
Seed, Division.
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