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Hypericum olympicum f. uniflorum 'Citrinum'
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St John's wort 'Citrinum'

'Citrinum' is a deciduous dwarf shrub with upright stems bearing small, ovate, grey-green leaves, and small terminal clusters of pale lemon-yellow flowers to 3.5cm wide in summer

Synonyms
Hypericum olympicum 'Citrinum'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Hypericaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Hypericum can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or trees, evergreen or deciduous, with usually paired leaves and showy yellow flowers with prominent stamens, followed by capsules, occasionally berry-like

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows well in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil full sun. It will tolerate partial shade. Ideal for a rock garden.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cutting or semi-ripe cuttings from late spring to early summer.

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 6

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus (rarely)

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