HYPERICUM x moserianum 'Tricolor'

Commonly known as St. John's wort

Yellow flowers, leaves variegated green cream and pink
Further Reading....
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps 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.
  • Yellow
  • Height
    30cm (12in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically 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.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    Requires a sheltered position.

HYPERICUM x moserianum 'Tricolor'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. Variegatum. Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies.
    Pests & Diseases
    Susceptible to rust.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Rockery (inc alpine)
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Silver variegated
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    (see photos above)
    Oblong
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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30cm (12in)
Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  60cm (24in)
 

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