Eastern St John's wort

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

Eastern St John's wort · Hypericum orientale

Grow in any moist but well drained soil, in sun or partial shade

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

Planting and Growing Eastern St John's wort

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate watering, slight soil drying allowed between watering times
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingWeak general perennial liquid feed monthly through growing season
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 sun or partial shade

How to Water Eastern St John's wort?

Moderate watering, slight soil drying allowed between watering times

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

Full sun · Partial shade

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

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

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Eastern St John's wort?

Weak general perennial liquid feed monthly through growing season

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How to Prune Eastern St John's wort?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Eastern St John's wort?

Propagate from seed, from semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by division in spring

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How to Transplant Eastern St John's wort?

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

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How to Plant Eastern St John's wort?

Grow in any moist but well drained soil, in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot Eastern St John's wort?

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How to Harvest Eastern 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 Eastern 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 Eastern St John's wort

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Hypericum orientale
Genus
Hypericum
Family
Hypericaceae
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