Hypericum kalmianum Sunny Boulevard® (Kalm St. John's Wort)
Kalm St. John's Wort Sunny Boulevard®, Hypericum x 'Deppe' PP20045, CBR#3587
Free-flowering, Hypericum kalmianum Sunny Boulevard® (Kalm St. John's Wort) (Kalm St. John's Wort) is a compact, tightly branched, rounded shrub with showy, rich yellow flowers from mid to late summer. While small, they are produced in such quantities that they literally cover the plant. Each cup-shaped flower presents 5 petals surrounding a prominent tuft of golden stamens. Rich in nectar, they are a favorite of butterflies, bumblebees, or other pollinators. The foliage of willow-like dark green leaves provides a lovely backdrop for the bright golden blossoms. This deer-resistant little shrub is perfect for adding bright summer color to the garden.
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm)
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers moist, rich, sandy loams but tolerates poor, rocky or wet soils. Drought and salt tolerant.
- Low maintenance, this plant is also generally pest and disease free. Deer resistant.
- Perfect as a specimen or massed in borders, rock gardens, slopes, naturalized areas. Makes a pretty hedge.
- Prune as needed to shape after flowering.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
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Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hypericum - St John's Wort |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" – 48" (60cm – 120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hypericum - St John's Wort |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" – 48" (60cm – 120cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |