Hypericum 'Hidcote' |
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Hidcote Goldencup Hypericum |
Description
The 'Hidcote' bears large yellow flowers to a size of 3" across and blooms in summer. This mounding shrub reaches up to 4' tall. Evergreen leaves are dark green, contrasting nicely with flowers. It should receive sun to part shade, and needs regular watering and more during summer. It is deer resistant.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.