Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple'

Also Known As

Sweet Amber
Tutsan St. Johns Wort

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 18"-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' plant details

Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green and purple foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hypericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and purple
Mature size: 18 IN - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, hedge, mounding

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rich coppery-purple foliage identifies and distinguishes this small (1-2') shrub which covers itself with small, color-coordinated yellow flowers during summer and red-to-black fruits in fall; found at Albury Park, Surrey. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A shrubby, slightly stoloniferous Saint John's Wort with bright yellow flowers in the summer, red berried in the fall, and dark green foliage that is flushed with purple, especially on the new growth. Will die back to the ground after a hard winter, but comes back from the roots.Zone 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A small growing, deciduous, aromatic shrub from the Mediterranean. The stiff, erect branches bear pairs of waxy, oval leaves which are dark red-purple when young. Small, cupped, bright yellow flowers are borne in Summer to be followed by red, ripening to black, berries.Cut back hard in spring to maintain vigorous young growth. Tolerates dry periods.We think this should prove to be an excellent plant for providing foliage colour in dry gardens. How dry exactly? We will find out in time, but maybe very dry once established.

By: Zephs

Mounding plants with purple tipped leaves on arching stems, accented by golden yellow flowers in mid-summer. 2' x 3'. Great in containers for late summer fall display.

By: Avant Gardens

This hypericum produces large, purple-flushed leaves and is often considered to be the best Hypericum. Leaves turn greener in midsummer. Vigorous, spreading bushy shrub. Attractive berries ripen from red to black. 3/4" yellow blooms. Tough, dependable shrub. The species is native to the open woodsides of Eurasia.