St. John's Wort 'Elstead', Hypericum 'Elstead', Hypericum elatum 'Elstead'
Hypericum x inodorum ‘Elstead’ (St. John’s Wort) is a semi-evergreen or deciduous, upright shrub adorned with a profusion of showy clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), from mid-summer to early fall. Each saucer-shaped flower presents 5 petals surrounding a prominent tuft of golden stamens. Borne at the tips of contrasting red stems, they are followed by elongated, fleshy fruits, emerging creamy white but maturing to bright salmon-pink and rosy-red. Aromatic when crushed, the attractive foliage of ovate, dark green leaves takes on autumnal tints, which persist well into the winter, further extending the interest of this plant. Providing 2 great shows with its blooms and berries, this deer-resistant little shrub is perfect for adding long-lasting color to the garden. Popular with flower arrangers thanks to the long vase life of the berried stems too!
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Hypericaceae |
| Genus | Hypericum |
| Common names | St. John's Wort |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Drought, Clay Soil, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Hypericaceae |
| Genus | Hypericum |
| Common names | St. John's Wort |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Drought, Clay Soil, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Hypericum x inodorum ‘Elstead’ (St. John’s Wort) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Hypericum x inodorum ‘Elstead’ (St. John’s Wort) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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