slender St John's wort
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An upright herbaceuous perennial reaching 30-40cm. It has small green paired leaves and delicate golden yellow flowers with orange buds and red stamens
Scientific classification
- Species
- slender St John's wort (Hypericum pulchrum)
- Genus
- Hypericum
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of slender St John's wort
Distribution map
Europe
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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 slender St John's wort
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slender 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
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from seed, from semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well drained soil, in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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