Chinese St John's wort
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H. monogynum is a small, semi-evergreen shrub to about 80cm, with narrow, more or less evergreen leaves and small sprays of golden-yellow, 6cm wide flowers with conspicuous golden stamens from summer to autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chinese St John's wort (Hypericum monogynum)
- Genus
- Hypericum
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Chinese St John's wort
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Chinese St John's wort
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Chinese St John's wort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrows well in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus (rarely)
Pests
Generally pest-free
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