Plants > Shrubs

Chinese St John's wort

Hypericum monogynum

Genus: Hypericum
Family: Hypericaceae

About this plant

H. monogynum is a small, semi-evergreen shrub to about 80cm, with narrow, more or less evergreen leaves and small sprays of golden-yellow, 6cm wide flowers with conspicuous golden stamens from summer to autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalLow Maintenance

Planting Places

Wall TrainedOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years