Planting and Growing creeping St John's wort
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate watering, tolerates slight dryness once established |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Light balanced feed in spring |
| Toxicity | Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water creeping St John's wort?
Moderate watering, tolerates slight dryness once established
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for creeping St John's wort?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for creeping St John's wort?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for creeping St John's wort?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for creeping St John's wort?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize creeping St John's wort?
Light balanced feed in spring
Learn more →How to Prune creeping 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.
Learn more →How to Propagate creeping St John's wort?
Propagate by seed or by semi-ripe cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant creeping St John's wort?
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Learn more →How to Care for creeping St John's wort in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant creeping St John's wort?
Thrives in a sheltered spot in well-drained soil, in sun or part shade. Protect from excess winter wet. Ideal for a rockery or for growing over a sunny wall
Learn more →How to Repot creeping St John's wort?
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Learn more →How to Harvest creeping St John's wort?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of creeping St John's wort
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling