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HYPERICUM forrestii
Commonly known as St John's wort

Large, golden-yellow flowers
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
China (Yunnan, Sichuan), northeastern Burma -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousTriangular-ovate to broadly ovate or lance-shaped, mid-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long turning red in late autumn and early winter
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Yellow
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Cup-shaped
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Saucer-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, spreading shrub. Produces cymes of up to 20 large flowers to 6cm (2½in) across
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Pruning group 4
Suitable 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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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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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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