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large-flowered St John's wort

Hypericum kouytchense

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Genus: Hypericum
Family: Hypericaceae

About this plant

H. kouytchense is a small semi-evergreen shrub with ovate leaves. Flowers golden yellow, to 6cm in width, with long stamens, followed by attractive reddish capsules in autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 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

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years