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

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant St John’s wort ‘Hidcote’ (Hypericum × hidcoteense ‘Hidcote’). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant St John’s wort ‘Hidcote’ in a east facing, south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Hypericum × hidcoteense ‘Hidcote’ can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Coastal gardens – are gardens along the coast, typically very exposed to sun and wind;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;

Planting type

St John’s wort ‘Hidcote’ is often applied in flower borders and bedding – creating compositions in the garden; but also hedging and screens – so useful for delimiting different areas and giving privacy;.