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Hypericum × inodorum Golden Beacon ('Wilhyp'PBR)
  • RHS AGM

tall tutsan [Golden Beacon]

A semi-evergreen, low growing, spreading but bushy shrub with mottled, golden-green, oval leaves that are flushed burnt orange when young. Height 0.8-1m (2.6-3.2ft). In summer it bears yellow-flowers with prominent stamens, followed in autumn by clusters of small yellow-red berries.

Synonyms
Hypericum × inodorum 'Wilhyp'PBR
Hypericum 'Golden Beacon'
see moreHypericum 'Golden Beacon Variegata'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green Orange
Summer Yellow Yellow Green Orange
Autumn Yellow Green Orange Yellow Red
Winter Yellow Green Orange
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Hypericaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Matforming
Potentially harmful
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
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

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How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Propagation

Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

pruning group 1, or pruning group 6

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus (rarely)

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