Hypericum × inodorum [Magical Pink] ('Kolmpin') (Magical Series)

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<i>Hypericum</i> × <i>inodorum</i> [<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">Magical Pink</span>] ('Kolmpin') (Magical Series) visionspictures.com

Synonyms

Hypericum 'Kolmpin'

Shrubs

A semi-evergreen shrub reaching around 1m tall and wide. It has green leaves in pairs and clusters of yellow flowers. These develop into tall pink berries, popular with florists for flower arrangements.

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H5

Botanical Details

Family
Hypericaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Hypericum can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or trees, evergreen or deciduous, with usually paired leaves and showy yellow flowers with prominent stamens, followed by capsules, occasionally berry-like
Name Status
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well drained soil, in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings (greenwood) or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers

Pruning

pruning group 6

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust