Download Hidcote St.John`s Wort

Hidcote St.John's Wort
Hypericum 'Hidcote'
Height: 4 feet
Spread: 4 feet
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 4
Description:
Bright yellow buttercups cover this densely branched
hybrid shrub over a very long season; a very versatile
shrub, makes a fantastic addition to the color garden;
widely adaptable but thrives in moist, well-drained soil
Ornamental Features:
Hidcote St.John's Wort features beautiful yellow buttercup
flowers at the ends of the branches from early summer to
mid fall, which are most effective when planted in
groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has
green foliage throughout the season. The narrow leaves
do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not
ornamentally significant. The bark is not particularly
outstanding.
Hypericum 'Hidcote' flowers
Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder
Landscape Attributes:
Hidcote St.John's Wort is a dense multi-stemmed
deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of
growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other
landscape plants with less refined foliage.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and
upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to
avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It has
no significant negative characteristics.
Hidcote St.John's Wort is recommended for the following
landscape applications;
Hypericum 'Hidcote'
Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder
Plant Characteristics:
Hidcote St.John's Wort will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill
out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium
rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing
conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus
makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is not particular as to soil
type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider
applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones.
This plant can be propagated by division.
This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.