Overview
Hypericum 'Archibald' is a bushy, spreading, creeping shrubs in the genus Hypericum, part of the Hypericaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. Hypericum 'Archibald' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include groundcover, slopes, informal hedging, specimen plants, flower borders and beds.
About
Hypericum 'Archibald' is a shrub cultivar within the diverse Hypericum genus, known for its bushy, spreading, and creeping habit. It can be deciduous, evergreen, or semi-evergreen, thriving in full sun or partial shade with a preference for sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. This cultivar grows well in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Flowering in spring and summer, it is suitable for use as groundcover, on slopes, informal hedging, or in flower borders and beds, reflecting the genus's characteristic bright yellow flowers and paired leaves.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hypericum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Hypericum 'Archibald' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading, Creeping
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Groundcover, Slopes, Informal hedging, Specimen plants, Flower borders, Beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hypericum 'Archibald'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to rust, honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hypericum 'Archibald'?
Hypericum 'Archibald' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hypericum 'Archibald' need?
Hypericum 'Archibald' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hypericum 'Archibald' hardy in the UK?
Hypericum 'Archibald' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Hypericum 'Archibald'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed.
More in the Hypericum genus
- Hypericum bequaertii
- Hypericum boreale
- Hypericum ericoides
- Hypericum maculatum subsp. maculatum
- Hypericum mutilum
- Hypericum origanifolium
- Hypericum perforatumperforate St John's wort
- Hypericum perforatum 'Topaz'