St John's Wort | Hypericum 'Hidcote'
Utterly glorious yellow blooms!
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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St John's Wort
Hypericum 'Hidcote'
- One of the sunniest shrubs around, St John's Wort 'Hidcote' brightens any garden with its cheery yellow blooms, seen in abundance from summer into early autumn.
- Dark evergreen foliage serves as the perfect backdrop against which the luminous flowers can truly shine.
- Working wonderfully both as a wildlife hedge and a standalone border plant, this variety is as versatile as it is stunning!
- 'Hidcote' has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
- Thought by many to work as a kind of natural antidepressant, St John's Wort has purportedly been used (for various medicinal reasons) since ancient Greek times.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the St John's Wort can be grown in a pot, provided it has adequate drainage and a container at least 40 cm wide.
How big does it get?
The St John's Wort typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The St John's Wort performs best in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to most typical garden environments.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The St John's Wort is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.
How much watering does this plant need?
The St John's Wort needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Will this plant need pruning?
The St John's Wort does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.
How hardy is this plant?
Hypericum 'Hidcote' is hardy with an RHS rating of H5, tolerating temperatures down to -15°C, though it may lose its leaves in severe winters in colder UK regions.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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