HYPERICUM olympicum 'Citrinum'
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HYPERICUM olympicum 'Citrinum'
Commonly known as St. John's wort
Dwarf shrub. Ideal for a rock garden. Pale lemon-yellow flowers
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Northern Greece -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousBroadly elliptic leaves 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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Yellow
Pale lemon -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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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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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Cymes of up to 5 star-shaped 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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
30cm (12in)
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