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Hypericum x hidcoteense 'Hidcote'

Also Known As

Hypericum 'Hidcote'
Hidcote St. John's Wort

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hypericum x hidcoteense 'Hidcote' plant details

Hypericum x hidcoteense 'Hidcote' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypericum x hidcoteense 'Hidcote'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: hypericaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypericum x hidcoteense 'Hidcote'

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

Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A semi-evergreen with narrowly ovate dark green leaves covered from summer thru fall with 2.5" golden yellow saucer shaped flowers, in autumn a display of bright red berry. Sun to part shade, growing 4' x 5', hardy in zone 6-9. Somewhat deer resistant.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Golden-yellow, saucer-shaped flowers "the largest of any hardy Hypericum are produced in gay abandon" (Hillier) in late summer on a compact 6' shrub. SUN/Med-D