Introducing Hypericum patulum Goldencup St. Johnswort - a stunning evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves and vibrant golden-yellow flowers. This beautiful plant is native to China and Japan and is perfect for adding some color and texture to your garden. The bowl-shaped flowers bloom in July and make a beautiful addition to any landscape.
Hypericum patulum Goldencup St. Johnswort can also be grown as a hedge, adding some privacy and natural beauty to your outdoor space. The wood of this plant is close-grained and moderately hard, making it a great option for small garden projects.
Growing to a height of 0.3-1.5 meters, this bushy shrub features spreading branches, sometimes weakly frondose. The leaves are thickly papery and abaxially rather glaucous, with main lateral veins 3-paired and tertiary reticulation scarcely visible. The inflorescence is flat-topped and 1-15-flowered, with each flower being 2.5-4 cm in diameter and deeply cupped.
Hypericum patulum Goldencup St. Johnswort is typically found in open forests and thickets, cliffs, roadsides, and can grow in elevations of 300-2400 m. Originally native in N Guizhou, Sichuan, it can now be found cultivated widely in gardens and naturalized in Japan, India, South Africa, and elsewhere.
Overall, Hypericum patulum Goldencup St. Johnswort is a fantastic choice for any garden or landscaping project. Whether grown as a hedge or as a stand-alone shrub, its striking golden-yellow flowers and glossy green leaves are sure to make a statement in any outdoor space.