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HYPERICUM x moserianum 'Tricolor'
Commonly known as St. John's wort
Yellow flowers, leaves variegated green cream and pink
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Good to know
Syn. Variegatum. Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to rust. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Short-stalked, oblong-lance-shaped to oblong-ovate leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Yellow
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Cup-shaped
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Silver variegated
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Oblong
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Spreading shrub with arching, red-flushed shoots. Cymes of up to 8 flowers to 5cm (2in) 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 - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
Requires a sheltered position. -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
60cm (24in)
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