Maclaren St John's wort
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A deciduous shrub to 1.2m tall, with slender, arching stems bearing broadly lance-shaped, leathery leaves, bronze-tinged when young. From midsummer to early autumn it produces cup-shaped, yellow flowers, sometimes red-flushed on the reverse of the petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- Maclaren St John's wort (Hypericum maclarenii)
- Genus
- Hypericum
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Maclaren St John's wort
Distribution map
China (Western Sichuan)
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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 Maclaren St John's wort
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Maclaren St John's wort care guide
- Moderate watering, tolerates slight dryness once established
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate watering, tolerates slight dryness once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring
Pruning
PruningKeep pruning to a minimum: remove dead, damaged or unwanted growth; if shaping is needed, trim lightly after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
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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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