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St John's wort 'Elstead'

Hypericum × inodorum 'Elstead'

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Hypericum
Family: Hypericaceae

About this plant

A semi-evergreen or deciduous shrub to 1.2m tall, with broadly ovate, aromatic, dark green leaves, and bearing clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers from midsummer to autumn, followed by large, showy dark red fruits flushed pinkish-red on ripening

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 6

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

AutumnWinterSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years