Hypericum × inodorum Magical Pumpkin ('Kolmapuki')
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A compact, rounded, bushy shrub with semi-evergreen dark green oval leaves to around 90cm (35in). In mid-late summer it bears a profusion of branched, bright yellow flowers with prominent yellow stamens. These are followed in autumn by orange-pink fruit.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Hypericum × inodorum Magical Pumpkin ('Kolmapuki') (Hypericum × inodorum Magical Pumpkin ('Kolmapuki'))
- 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 · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Hypericum × inodorum Magical Pumpkin ('Kolmapuki') pictures
Distribution of Hypericum × inodorum Magical Pumpkin ('Kolmapuki')
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 Hypericum × inodorum Magical Pumpkin ('Kolmapuki')
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Hypericum × inodorum Magical Pumpkin ('Kolmapuki') care guide
- Moderately moist well-drained loam, reduce water volume in cold winter
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderately moist well-drained loam, reduce water volume in cold winter
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub liquid feed monthly spring until early autumn bloom time
Pruning
PruningLittle 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, 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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