Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo' - 40-50 CM C10

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and 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