General Description | Hypericum forrestii is a small semi-evergreen shrub with striking red branches, small, ovate leaves and butter-yellow flowers. |
Shape | Loosely rounded. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained soil. |
Pests | No serious pests or diseases of note. |
Bark/Stem Description | Red and smooth, contrasting beautifully with green leaves. |
Leaf Description | Small, ovate, green with red margins turning orange and red in winter. |
Flower Description | Butter yellow with 5 cupped petals and a spray of prominent stamens surrounding the pistil. Up to 5 cm in diameter. |