Hypericum grandifolium

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A rounded, bushy, semi-evergreen shrub to 1m tall, with arching shoots and dark blueish-green leaves to 6cm long. From midsummer to autumn it produces clusters of star-shaped, golden yellow flowers to 6cm across; these are followed by conical red fruits

Hypericum grandifolium

Scientific classification

Species
Hypericum grandifolium (Hypericum grandifolium)
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
1-1.5 metres
Spread
Semi evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of Hypericum grandifolium

Distribution map

Atlantic Islands

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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 grandifolium

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Hypericum grandifolium 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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