horned St John's wort

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

horned St John's wort · Hypericum cerastoides

Grow in any moist but well drained soil, in full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spellsSunlight: Full sunFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing horned St John's wort

horned St John's wort
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in any moist but well drained soil, in full sun

How to Water horned St John's wort?

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

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

Full sun

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

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

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize horned St John's wort?

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

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How to Prune horned St John's wort?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate horned St John's wort?

Propagate from seed or from semi-ripe cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant horned St John's wort?

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

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How to Plant horned St John's wort?

Grow in any moist but well drained soil, in full sun

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How to Repot horned St John's wort?

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How to Harvest horned St John's wort?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of horned 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 horned St John's wort

Plant typeShrubs · Alpine Rockery
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitTrailing · Bushy
OriginBalkans

Scientific Classification

Species
Hypericum cerastoides
Genus
Hypericum
Family
Hypericaceae
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