Pumpkin St. John's Wort
Hypericum inodorum 'Kolmapuki'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 2.5-3.5 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark Green |
| Bloom | Yellow |
| Fruit | Berry-like capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Ornamental Grasses, Coneflowers |
Where it came from
| Grower | First Edition |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season.
Maintenance
Prune back in early spring to encourage new growth.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in late winter.
Notes
Produces beautiful ornamental orange berries in fall.