Hypericum x inodorum Magical Pumpkin (St. Johns Wort)
Hypericum x inodorum 'Magical Pumpkin' (St. John's Wort) is a semi-evergreen or deciduous, upright shrub adorned with a profusion of showy clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers from mid-summer to early fall. Each saucer-shaped flower presents 5 petals surrounding a prominent tuft of golden stamens. Borne at the tips of contrasting red stems, they are followed by elongated, glowing orange berries in the fall. Aromatic when crushed, the attractive foliage of ovate, dark green leaves takes on autumnal tints, which persist well into the winter, further extending the interest of this plant. Providing multi-season appeal, this deer-resistant little shrub is perfect for adding long-lasting color to the garden. Popular with flower arrangers thanks to the long vase life of the berried stems too!
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 24-30 in. wide (60-75 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, well-drained soils. Provide a thick root mulch in cold winter climates. Drought tolerant.
- Low maintenance, this plant is also generally pest and disease free. Perfect resistance to rust. Deer resistant.
- Perfect as a specimen or massed in borders, rock gardens, slopes, naturalized areas. Makes a pretty hedge.
- Prune immediately after flowering.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Requirements
Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 7 – 9 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hypericum – St John's Wort |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 24″ – 30″ (60cm – 75cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |