Overview
Mimulus x hybridus Mystic Series, mixed is a upright, clump-forming, spreading herbaceous perennial in the genus Mimulus, part of the Phrymaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Mimulus x hybridus Mystic Series, mixed 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 hybridus Mystic Series, mixed, is a cultivar of Mimulus, a genus that includes annuals, perennials, and evergreen shrubs with paired leaves and tubular or trumpet-shaped flowers. This cultivar forms upright, clump-forming, and spreading growth with deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered, south-, east-, or west-facing aspects. Suitable for moist to very moist soils of various types and pH levels, it is hardy to UK zone H4. Ideal for bog gardens, pond margins, cottage, and informal gardens, it flowers in spring and summer and is best grown in fertile, well-drained soil.
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 hybridus Mystic Series, mixed 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 hybridus Mystic Series, mixed
- 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 hybridus Mystic Series, mixed?
Mimulus x hybridus Mystic Series, mixed prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mimulus x hybridus Mystic Series, mixed need?
Mimulus x hybridus Mystic Series, mixed 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 hybridus Mystic Series, mixed hardy in the UK?
Mimulus x hybridus Mystic Series, mixed 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 hybridus Mystic Series, mixed?
Seed, Division.
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