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HYPERICUM lancasteri
Commonly known as St. John's wort
An introduction from China by Roy Lancaster in 1980. Large golden-yellow flowers with star-shaped red calyces
Further Reading....
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DeciduousTriangular-lance-shaped to oblong leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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Yellow -
Height1.2m (4ft) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces cymes of up to 11 star-shaped to shallowly cup-shaped flowers to 6cm (2½in) across.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
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Partial shade
HYPERICUM lancasteri
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Additional Features
Good to knowCollected in Yunnan in 1980 by Roy Lancaster. Bracts around the buds are pink tinged, like little red stars
Pests & DiseasesGenerally trouble-free
Place of originChina (northern Yunnan, southern Sichuan)Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile.
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Hypericum - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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