Overview
Mimulus x burnetii is a upright, clump-forming, spreading herbaceous perennial in the genus Mimulus, part of the Phrymaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Mimulus x burnetii 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 x burnetii, known as coppery monkey flower, is an upright, clump-forming and spreading cultivar of the Mimulus genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and evergreen shrubs with paired leaves and tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in fertile, well-drained soil that is moist to very moist, and it prefers full sun or partial shade in sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for bog gardens, pond margins, cottage gardens, and informal gardens, with interest in spring and summer. It can be propagated by seed or division.
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 x burnetii 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 x burnetii
- 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 x burnetii?
Mimulus x burnetii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mimulus x burnetii need?
Mimulus x burnetii 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 x burnetii hardy in the UK?
Mimulus x burnetii 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 x burnetii?
Seed, Division.
More in the Mimulus genus
- Mimulus cardinalis 'Red Dragon'
- Mimulus cupreuscopper-coloured monkey flower
- Mimulus eastwoodiae
- Mimulus longiflorussalmon bush monkey flower
- Mimulus luteus 'Queen's Prize'
- Mimulus repenscreeping monkey flower
- Mimulus 'Big Boy Orange'
- Mimulus 'Bonfire'