Hypericum Miracle Night ('Allmadne'PBR) (Miracle Series)
St John's wort [Miracle Night]
A semi-evergreen shrub to around 1m (3.2ft). Growth is upright, bushy with dark-green leaves that are strongly flushed with dark purple. In summer it produces bright yellow flowers with prominent stamens. These are followed in autumn by clusters of oval, rich mahogany-purple berries.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 | Green Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green Purple | Brown Purple | ||
| Winter | Green Purple |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or 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 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
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus (rarely)
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