Hypericum × moserianum Little Misstery ('Dunnehyp'PBR) (v)
St John's wort [Little Misstery]
A low, bushy semi-evergreen shrub 30-60cm tall, with red stems and bright green leaves, variegated yellow, the young foliage tinged red or pink. Masses of bright-yellow cup-shaped flowers with reddish anthers are borne from mid to late summer and followed in autumn by red or pinkish-red fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Variegated Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Variegated Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Variegated Green Yellow | Red Pink | ||
| Winter | Variegated Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- 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 well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus (rarely)
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