More about the plant below:
St. John's wort Hypericum calycinum
category : shrubs
position : sun, partial shade
height : 30-40 cm
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral
soil preferences : fertile, humus, permeable
watering : medium
color of leaves / needles : green
color of flowers : yellow
habit : branchy, branching
flowering period : April-May
seeding : autumn, spring (after stratification)
reproduction : clump division, sowing, runners
leaf durability : evergreen
application : ground cover, slopes
growth rate : fast
St. John's wort - silhouette
St. John's wort is an ornamental ground cover plant that also grows well under trees. This evergreen subshrub is native to southern Europe and Asia Minor. In the local climate it grows in luminous forests, on the banks of rivers, as well as in rocky thickets.From July to September, St. John's Wort produces large golden yellow flowers with long tufted stamens.The cover St. John's wort should not be confused with the curative St. John's wort.
Development of St. John's wort
St. John's wort is a dense semi-shrub with a dense habit, reaching a height of 20 to 60 cm. Thanks to the underground runners, the plants grow quickly.
St. John's wort - position
St. John's wort is undemanding. It grows successfully in both full sun and partial shade, adapting even to deep shade.Optimal conditions are provided by a loose, carious, not too dry substrate.
Propagation of St. John's wort
Rooted runners formed by the plant can be cut and planted in a new position. In the fall, we take shoot cuttings.These take root quite quickly, so we will get young, strong plants before spring.
St. John's wort - care
The roots are resistant to frost, therefore St. John's wort does not require sheltering for the winter. Only the leaves can freeze, especially if the winter is cold and dry.Chilled plant parts must be removed.
Application of St. John's wort
St. John's wort is a graceful ground cover species recommended for cultivation in areas covered with trees and shrubs.
Tip
Spring pruning can also be done with the mower set to the maximum cutting height.
