Ignite™ Red Hypericum
Hypericum androsaemum 'Seifire' PP #19,468
SKU
06538
Versatile, rust resistant selection thrives in heat and humidity. Shiny, often red-tinged foliage is complimented by yellow flowers, followed by small showy fruits in the fall. Ideal for borders, containers, or as a large scale ground cover under large trees. Seldom grazed by deer. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly- weekly or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | hi-PER-i-kum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, spreading to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Dry Shade |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Naturalizes Well, Ornamental Berries, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly- weekly or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Multi-Season Interest |
Widely adaptable to most soils; best if well-drained. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Tolerates some dry shade when established. Feed with a controlled release fertilizer. Prune annually in late winter to shape.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 9
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