Hypericum forrestii (Forrest's Tutsan, Forrest St. John's Wort)


Botanical Information

FamilyHypericaceae
GenusHypericum
Speciesforrestii
SynonymsHypericum patulum var. forrestii
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous), Shrub (evergreen)
OriginChina.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)5 - 15
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionHypericum forrestii is a small semi-evergreen shrub with striking red branches, small, ovate leaves and butter-yellow flowers.
ShapeLoosely rounded.
CultivationGrow in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained soil.
PestsNo serious pests or diseases of note.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRed and smooth, contrasting beautifully with green leaves.
Leaf DescriptionSmall, ovate, green with red margins turning orange and red in winter.
Flower DescriptionButter yellow with 5 cupped petals and a spray of prominent stamens surrounding the pistil. Up to 5 cm in diameter.

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