Goldencup St John’s wort (Hypericum patulum) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: goldencup St John’s wort or spreading St John’s wort.
This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: goldencup St John’s wort, spreading St John’s wort
Scientific name: Hypericum patulum
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Goldencup St John’s wort (Hypericum patulum) – Kingfiser, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Goldencup St John’s wort (Hypericum patulum) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
