Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The St John's wort 'Gemo' (Hypericum kalmianum) is a bushy, broad small shrub with decorative, red-brown, oval fruits. It produces yellow, bowl-shaped flowers from July to September. The St John's wort 'Gemo' also has lanceolate, blue-green leaves. The light green shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and grows to a width of around 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hypericum erectum, Hypericum prolificum, Hypericum erectum 'Gemo'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * attractive light green autumn colouring * light green shoots

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the St John's wort 'Gemo's are blue-green, lanceolate, opposite. They are about 4 - 7 cm in size. Light green shoots. St John's wort 'Gemo' turns bright green in autumn.

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

Growth
St John's wort 'Gemo' is a bushy and broad-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 yellow, cupped flowers appear from July to September.

Fruit
The red-brown, oval fruits of Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo' are particularly decorative.

Use
Group planting, ornamental shrub