Lancastrian St John's wort

How to Grow and Care for Lancastrian St John's wort

Lancastrian St John's wort · Hypericum lancasteri

Grows well in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate watering, tolerates slight dryness once establishedSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Lancastrian St John's wort

Lancastrian St John's wort
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate watering, tolerates slight dryness once established
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows well in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

How to Water Lancastrian St John's wort?

Moderate watering, tolerates slight dryness once established

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Lancastrian St John's wort?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Lancastrian St John's wort?

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What Soil Is Best for Lancastrian St John's wort?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Lancastrian St John's wort?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Lancastrian St John's wort?

Light balanced feed in spring

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How to Prune Lancastrian St John's wort?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Lancastrian St John's wort?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant Lancastrian St John's wort?

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How to Care for Lancastrian St John's wort in Winter?

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How to Plant Lancastrian St John's wort?

Grows well in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot Lancastrian St John's wort?

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How to Harvest Lancastrian St John's wort?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus (rarely)

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Lancastrian St John's wort

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Lancastrian St John's wort

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginSouth-Central China

Scientific Classification

Species
Hypericum lancasteri
Genus
Hypericum
Family
Hypericaceae
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