Hypericum 'Hidcote' - St. John's Wort Evergreen Shrub
Hypericum 'Hidcote', commonly known as St. John's Wort, is a compact evergreen shrub that delivers consistent structure and vibrant color throughout the year. This hardy plant features glossy, deep green foliage that maintains its appearance across all seasons, making it a reliable choice for year-round garden interest.
Flowering and Pollinator Benefits
From mid-summer through late autumn, 'Hidcote' produces large, bright yellow flowers characterized by striking star-shaped stamens. These abundant blooms serve as an important nectar source, actively attracting bees and butterflies to enhance garden biodiversity. The extended flowering period ensures months of visual interest and pollinator activity.
Growing Conditions and Maintenance
This versatile shrub adapts well to various light conditions, thriving in both full sun and partial shade locations. Its drought-tolerant nature makes it particularly suitable for gardens with water conservation needs. The low-maintenance requirements of 'Hidcote' make it accessible for gardeners of all experience levels, requiring minimal intervention once established.
Garden Applications
Hypericum 'Hidcote' functions effectively in multiple garden settings. Use it in mixed borders for texture and color contrast, incorporate it into rock gardens where its compact habit shines, or plant it as a low hedge for defined garden boundaries. The shrub's manageable size and dense growth pattern make it suitable for small gardens and container groupings.
Plant Specifications
This offering includes 48 plants, each measuring 10-25cm in height and supplied in 9cm diameter recyclable growing pots. The bulk quantity is ideal for creating hedges, filling large border sections, or establishing ground cover areas efficiently.
About Our Plants
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.
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Typical Delivery Times
- Austria — 1-5 days
- Belgium — 1-3 days
- Bulgaria — 1-9 days
- Croatia — 1-7 days
- Czechia — 1-6 days
- Denmark — 1-6 days
- Estonia — 1-7 days
- Finland — 1-8 days
- France — 1-4 days
- Germany — 1-4 days
- Greece — 1-10 days
- Hungary — 1-6 days
- Ireland — 1-5 days
- Italy — 1-6 days
- Latvia — 1-8 days
- Lithuania — 1-7 days
- Luxembourg — 1-4 days
- Netherlands — 1-3 days
- Poland — 1-5 days
- Portugal — 1-6 days
- Romania — 1-8 days
- Slovakia — 1-6 days
- Slovenia — 1-5 days
- Spain — 1-5 days
- Sweden — 1-7 days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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