goldencup St John's wort

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

goldencup St John's wort · Hypericum patulum
Also known as: spreading St John's wort

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part 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 goldencup 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

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade

How to Water goldencup St John's wort?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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

Full sun · Partial shade

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize goldencup St John's wort?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune goldencup St John's wort?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate goldencup St John's wort?

Propagate by softwood cuttings (greenwood) or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant goldencup St John's wort?

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

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How to Plant goldencup St John's wort?

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade

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How to Repot goldencup St John's wort?

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How to Harvest goldencup 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 goldencup 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 goldencup St John's wort

Plant typeShrubs
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen · Semi evergreen
HabitBushy
OriginChina (Sichuan, Guizhou)

Scientific Classification

Species
Hypericum patulum
Genus
Hypericum
Family
Hypericaceae
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