Hypericum x inodorum Magical Series

Common name: Magical Tutsan

Description: This exceptional series of compact St. John's wort cultivars offers a magical combination of bright golden-yellow star-shaped flowers with prominent stamens followed by spectacular coloured berries. The semi-evergreen shrubs produce aromatic dark green foliage that may take on attractive bronze or purple tints. Each variety in the series displays different berry colours including red, orange, yellow, white, and pink, creating stunning autumn displays that persist well into winter. The profuse summer flowering is followed by these ornamental fruits that are highly valued by florists.

Other benefits: rust-resistant foliage, excellent for cutting, compact habit, long-lasting berries, aromatic leaves

Wildlife attraction: bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, birds attracted to berries

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.9m x 0.9m

Position: full sun to partial shade; tolerates a wide range of conditions

Soil pH: adaptable to most soils including chalk and clay

Moisture: average water requirements; drought tolerant once established; prefers well-drained soil

Winter hardiness: hardy to -15°C