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St. John's Worts

Hypericum · Shrub

Hardiness
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
0.1–2 m × —
Soil
moist but well-drained soil
Flowering
June–November
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Rust: Remove affected leaves promptly and avoid excess nitrogen fertiliser to prevent soft growth.

Honey fungus: Ensure well-drained soil and remove infected plants entirely if identified.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply iron phosphate pellets around the base.

Vine weevil: Apply nematodes to the soil in autumn or use systemic insecticides for potted plants.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and spray with a sulphur-based fungicide if severe.

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