Hypericum 'Daybreak'

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An evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub to 60cm tall, forming a neat mound of foliage on arching red stems. The leaves bear creamy-white mottling and a pink flush; the best colour is on the new growth. Bright yellow flowers are produced from late summer to early autumn

Hypericum 'Daybreak'

Scientific classification

Species
Hypericum 'Daybreak' (Hypericum 'Daybreak')
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
Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Hypericum 'Daybreak'

Distribution of Hypericum 'Daybreak'

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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 'Daybreak'

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Hypericum 'Daybreak' care guide

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

Fertilizing

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings

Growing

Grow 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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