St John’s wort ‘Hidcote’ (Hypericum × hidcoteense ‘Hidcote’)

St John’s wort ‘Hidcote’ (Hypericum × hidcoteense ‘Hidcote’) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as St John’s wort ‘Hidcote’.

This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: St John’s wort ‘Hidcote’
Scientific name: Hypericum × hidcoteense ‘Hidcote’
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
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant St John’s wort ‘Hidcote’ (Hypericum × hidcoteense ‘Hidcote’) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing St John’s wort ‘Hidcote’ (Hypericum × hidcoteense ‘Hidcote’) – Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons