Goldencup St. John's Wort
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Goldencup St. John's Wort is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Spread
- 1.2 m
- Growth
- fast
- Lifespan
- 20 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–7
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – moist
- pH
- 5.3 – 8.6
- Synonyms
- Goldencup St John's wort, St. John's Wort
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Propagate by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Prune lightly to maintain shape. Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to rust and honey fungus rarely.
Frequently asked questions
Goldencup St. John's Wort: how big does it get?
Goldencup St. John's Wort (Hypericum patulum) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 1.2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.2 m. Growth is fast.
Goldencup St. John's Wort: what site does it need?
Goldencup St. John's Wort tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.
Goldencup St. John's Wort: is it hardy?
Goldencup St. John's Wort is listed as hardy in zone 6–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Goldencup St. John's Wort: will it grow in Central Europe?
Goldencup St. John's Wort is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Goldencup St. John's Wort: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from June to August.
Goldencup St. John's Wort: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Goldencup St. John's Wort are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Goldencup St. John's Wort: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Medicinal 4/10, Other uses 3/10.
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