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Hypericum stellatum

Hypericum stellatum

Genus: Hypericum
Family: Hypericaceae

About this plant

An evergreen shrub to 1m tall, with arching stems bearing opposite pairs of leaves; the new growth is red-tinted. In summer it produces cup-shaped yellow flowers at the stem tips. After the petals fall, the pointed, red-tinted sepals remain, framing the developing seed capsules

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

See pruning group 1 or pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years