St. John's Wort

Hypericum 'Hidcote'

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Overview

St. John's Wort 'Hidcote' (Hypericum 'Hidcote') is a versatile shrub known for its abundant, bright yellow flowers and dark green foliage. Ideal for borders or foundation plantings, this low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun to part shade. It matures to 3-4 feet in height and spread, with a rounded habit. Benefits from deadheading to promote continuous blooms from midsummer to early fall. Hardy in zones 5-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–11Climate Temperate

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — Ideal for borders or foundation plantings, this low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun to part shade

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Hypericaceae
Climate: Temperate

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St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — this plant is resilient to most pests and diseases; hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — shrub with yellow blooms; showing a good level of drought tolerance once established

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — yellow flowers in the garden; are composed of a profusion of stamens

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — shrub for full or half; making it a low-maintenance option for the garden

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — Ideal for borders or foundation plantings, this low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun to part, image 55

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — John's Wort 'Hidcote' (Hypericum 'Hidcote') is a versatile shrub known for its abundant; it matures to 3-4, image 53

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — bright yellow flowers and dark green foliage; set against a backdrop of dense, image 54

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — It matures to 3-4 feet in height and spread, with a rounded habit; shrub with yellow blooms, image 56

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — Benefits from deadheading to promote continuous blooms from midsummer to early fall; hypericum 'Hidcote', image 57

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — Hypericum 'Hidcote', commonly referred to as St; making it a suitable choice for a mid-sized border, image 58

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — is a versatile and robust semi-evergreen shrub that adds a splash of vibrant color to any landscape, image 59

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — approximately 3 inches across; john's Wort 'Hidcote' (Hypericum 'Hidcote') is a versatile shrub known for, image 60

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — To maintain a neat appearance and promote vigorous flowering; shrub for full or half, image 71

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — making it a suitable choice for a mid-sized border; creating a conspicuous starburst effect, image 65

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — or as part of a mixed shrubbery display; its leaves are oval-shaped and dark blue-green, image 66

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — John's Wort prefers a position in full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained soil; yellow, image 67

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9; or as part of a mixed shrubbery display, image 73

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — showing a good level of drought tolerance once established; benefits from deadheading to promote continuous, image 68

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — Its leaves are oval-shaped and dark blue-green; bushy foliage.<br><br>The plant typically reaches a height, image 69

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — which can be an engaging topic for the client interested in the historical uses of their garden plants; to, image 70

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — pruning should be done annually by removing dead or overgrown branches in early spring; is a versatile and, image 72

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — this plant is resilient to most pests and diseases; hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, image 74

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — are composed of a profusion of stamens; approximately 3 inches across, image 61

St. John's Wort (Hypericum 'Hidcote') — creating a conspicuous starburst effect; john's Wort prefers a position in full sun to partial shade and, image 62

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