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HYPERICUM x hidcoteense 'Hidcote'
Commonly known as St. John's wort
Medium bushy form, flowers yellow
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to rust. -
Place of origin
Possibly a hybrid of H. cyathiflorum 'Gold Cup' and the wild H. calycinum. 'Hidcote' from the manor in Glos., UK -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenTo semi evergreen. Dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Yellow
Golden yellow. -
Cup-shaped
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, bushy shrub. Cymes of 6 or more flowers to 6cm (2½in) across.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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