Forrest St John's wort

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

Forrest St John's wort · Hypericum forrestii

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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Forrest St John's wort

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
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
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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 Forrest St John's wort?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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

Full sun · Partial shade

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

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Forrest St John's wort?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Forrest 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 Forrest St John's wort?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in autumn or by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant Forrest St John's wort?

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

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How to Plant Forrest St John's wort?

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

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How to Repot Forrest St John's wort?

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How to Harvest Forrest 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 Forrest 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 Forrest St John's wort

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitBushy
OriginChina to Northeastern Myanmar

Scientific Classification

Species
Hypericum forrestii
Genus
Hypericum
Family
Hypericaceae
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