Overview
Hypericum bequaertii is a bushy, spreading, creeping shrubs in the genus Hypericum, part of the Hypericaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. Hypericum bequaertii 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. It is native to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
About
Hypericum bequaertii is a shrub cultivar within the diverse Hypericum genus, which includes various growth forms such as annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees. This cultivar exhibits a bushy, spreading, and creeping habit, with foliage that can be deciduous, evergreen, or semi-evergreen. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with moist but well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is hardy in the UK (H5) and is valued for winter interest.
About the genus
Hypericum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Hypericaceae. The genus has a nearly worldwide distribution, missing only from tropical lowlands, deserts and polar regions.
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 bequaertii 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
- Native to
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hypericum bequaertii
- 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 bequaertii?
Hypericum bequaertii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hypericum bequaertii need?
Hypericum bequaertii 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 bequaertii hardy in the UK?
Hypericum bequaertii 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 bequaertii?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed.
More in the Hypericum genus
- Hypericum boreale
- Hypericum ericoides
- Hypericum maculatum subsp. maculatum
- Hypericum mutilum
- Hypericum origanifolium
- Hypericum perforatumperforate St John's wort
- Hypericum perforatum 'Topaz'
- Hypericum x inodorum 'Allrico'tall tutsan 'Allrico'
