Hypericum androsaemum 'Glacier'

Also Known As

Hypericum androsaemum 'Glacier' Variegated
St. John's Wort
Sweet Amber
Tutsan

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hypericum androsaemum 'Glacier' plant details

Hypericum androsaemum 'Glacier' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypericum androsaemum 'Glacier'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hypericaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypericum androsaemum 'Glacier'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The handsome white-variegated foliage of this ever-tolerant 3' shrub gives an Even-longer season to its weeks and weeks of yellow flowers, followed by bright red berries; the species has long been cultivated medicinally. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Also called Sweet Amber, Tutsan, St. Johns Wort - a deciduous shrub, mounding to 3' with striking variegated foliage that is splashed pink, white, and green. Flowering mid summer with yellow petaled flowers having white sepals. Red berries in fall. Hardy in zone 5B-9. Evergreen in southern climates. Likes sun to part shade.