Addington St John's wort
Also known as: shrubby St John's wort
A medium-sized, semi-evergreen shrub to about 2m in height and spread, with arching branches displaying pairs of papery, oval leaves arranged all in one plane. Golden-yellow, bowl-shaped flowers ,up to 5cm across, appear singly or in small clusters near the ends of branches in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Addington St John's wort (Hypericum addingtonii)
- Genus
- Hypericum
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 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
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Distribution of Addington St John's wort
Distribution map
China
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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 Addington St John's wort
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Addington St John's wort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
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
Growing
GrowingGrows well in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, protected from cold, drying winds
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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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