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Hypericum inodorum Golden Beacon - St. John's wort

Hypericum inodorum Golden Beacon®
St. John's wort

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Received yesterday, well packaged and in good health. I will plant it today. As usual, the promise of flowers was excellent. Thanks to them. Now I am waiting for it to blossom in my garden.

Patricia M., 10/03/2017

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Value-for-money
Bush with an upright and slightly spreading habit, which brightens up any dark corner of the garden, thanks to its semi-evergreen, golden yellow foliage.
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Hypericum x inodorum Golden Beacon, or St. John's wort, is a bush with an upright and slightly spreading habit that brightens up any dark corner of the garden, thanks to its semi-evergreen, golden yellow foliage.

 

Of small size, Golden Beacon forms a bush that reaches a height of 1.2m (4ft) with a spread of 1m (3ft). Its leaves are initially light green during the bud burst period, then quickly turn golden yellow throughout the summer, and finally become yellow-orange in autumn. It's a beautiful gradient resembling a sunset. The colour is enhanced by the golden yellow flowering that blooms from June to September. In autumn, small round orange fruits appear and last until winter.

It displays its most beautiful, bright and colourful foliage in partial shade. It's the ideal plant for gardens as it is not demanding in terms of soil type as long as it is well-drained.

To maintain a compact habit, prune it in early spring, but only once every two or three years. Also, remove any dead or damaged branches. It's a reliable choice for borders, as standalone plants, in groups, or as ground cover.

Combine it with blue flowers or purple foliage such as Cotinus coggygria 'Rubrifolia', physocarpus, berberis, and purple heuchera.

Hypericum inodorum Golden Beacon - St. John's wort in pictures

Hypericum inodorum Golden Beacon - St. John's wort (Flowering) Flowering
Hypericum inodorum Golden Beacon - St. John's wort (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to September
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour red

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour golden

Botanical data

Genus

Hypericum

Species

inodorum

Cultivar

Golden Beacon®

Family

Clusiaceae

Other common names

St. John's wort

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7816431

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Planting and care

Golden Beacon has rapid growth and is not demanding. It is a formidable competitor against weeds. A perfect plant for novice gardeners as it grows on its own and requires little watering (except in the first year for proper root establishment) or special care.

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to May
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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