Hypericum kalmianum 'Blue Velvet' - P10.5

Description
These produce red-brown, oval fruits. The light green shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Hypericum erectum, Hypericum prolificum, Hypericum erectum 'Gemo'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive light green autumn colouring * light green shoots

Leaves
Attractive light green autumn colouring.

Growth habit
St John's wort 'Gemo' is bushy and broad in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The yellow, cupped flowers appear from July to September.

fruit
The red-brown, oval fruits of Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo' are particularly decorative.

Use
Group planting, ornamental shrub