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Hypericum Red Star

Shiny, apple-red fruits.

In recent years Hypericum has risen to the top 50 cut flower stems in the world, making it the most successful berry producing shrub ever. With the introduction of this new Series, you can enjoy Hypericum that were exclusively bred for the cut flower industry in your own garden! What does this mean? It guarantees beautifully colored fruits on perfectly branched varieties for your enjoyment whether it’s in the garden or as cuts for your home.

A color break-through, Red Star will fill your fall garden with interest and your floral arrangements with large, apple red hips! Hypericum can be used as a specimen plant or planted in drifts where they can truly show off.  These are also truly rust resistant. This plant is sold exclusively through the First Editions® brand.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    First Editions®️ Red Star St. John's wort
  • Botanical Name:
    Hypericum 'Kolmarest' PP21313
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    Full sun to part shade
  • Soil:
    average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    6-9
  • Bloom Time:
    Spring
  • Bloom Color:
    Yellow
  • Fruit Time
    Late summer to fall
  • Fruit Color
    Red
  • Size:
    30-36″ tall by 30-36″ wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    Rust resistant

What Makes Me Special?

Red Star will fill your garden with interest and your flower arrangements with apple-red fruits

Landscape Use

Foundations, cutting gardens, wildlife gardens, borders, small urban gardens, containers

Pruning

Prune in early spring to encourage full plants and lots of flowers and fruits.

Propagation

Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    First Editions®️ Red Star St. John's wort
  • Botanical Name:
    Hypericum 'Kolmarest' PP21313
  • Type:
    Shrub

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