Hypericum x 'Hidcote'

St. Johnswort

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Common Name:

St. Johnswort

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

120 cm

Maximum width:

185 cm

St. Johnswort (Hypericum x 'Hidcote') - Description

This evergreen or semievergreen shrub has large cupped flowers.

St. Johnswort (Hypericum x 'Hidcote') - Blooming

Flowers range in color from yellow to gold, blooming in the mid-summer. Blooms apear on new growth.

St. Johnswort (Hypericum x 'Hidcote') - Growth

Does best in full sun but in the hottest climates will require partial shade. These plants grow especially well in mild, moist climates. Evergreen species should be sheltered from cold, dry, winter winds.

St. Johnswort (Hypericum x 'Hidcote') - Planting

Sow the seeds in the autumn, but be aware that the seeds may not come true. Alternately, you can take softwood cuttings in the spring, or half-hardened cuttings in the summer.

St. Johnswort (Hypericum x 'Hidcote') - Pest

Rust is an issue with St. Johnswort. Remove any affected stems and leaf litter. Avoid watering at night especially if watering is done overhead. By watering in the morning, any moisture on the leaves will evaporate quicker in the sun giving less time for fungal spore germination.

St. Johnswort (Hypericum x 'Hidcote') - Interesting facts

Long used in traditional herbalism, St. John's-wort is thought to be useful to treat mild depression. Evidence of its efficacy, however, is mixed. Its use is shown to reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.