Hypericum 'Hidcote' - 40-60 CM C7.5

Description
The St John's wort 'Hidcote' (Hypericum patulum) is a roundish small shrub that produces golden yellow, bowl-shaped flowers. They appear from July to October. The St John's wort 'Hidcote' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and grows to around 1 metre wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the St John's wort 'Hidcote's are dark green, ovate and opposite. They are about 4 - 5 cm in size.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The St John's wort 'Hidcote' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
St John's wort 'Hidcote' is a small shrub with a rounded habit. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The golden-yellow, cup-shaped flowers appear from July to October. They are about 5 - 7 cm in size.

Use
Group planting, ornamental shrub, hedge (pruning), bee pasture