Hypericum × inodorum Magical Red Flame ('Kolmaref')
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A semi-evergreen shrub to around 1m (3.2ft). Growth is upright, bushy with mid-green leaves that clasp the stems. In summer it produces an abundance of bright yellow flowers with prominent stamens which emerge from red buds. These are followed in autumn by clusters of oval, red fruit.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Hypericum × inodorum Magical Red Flame ('Kolmaref') (Hypericum × inodorum Magical Red Flame ('Kolmaref'))
- 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 Red Flame ('Kolmaref') pictures
Distribution of Hypericum × inodorum Magical Red Flame ('Kolmaref')
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 Red Flame ('Kolmaref')
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Hypericum × inodorum Magical Red Flame ('Kolmaref') care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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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