Overview
Hypericum hidcoteense 'Hidcote' is a plant with a shrub, herbaceous perennial habit in the genus Hypericum, part of the Hypericaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. Hypericum hidcoteense 'Hidcote' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include groundcover, slopes, informal hedging, specimen plants and flower borders and beds.
About
Hypericum hidcoteense 'Hidcote' is a cultivar of the Hypericum genus, which comprises flowering shrubs and herbaceous perennials found almost worldwide. This particular cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with moist but well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be used effectively as groundcover, on slopes, or in informal hedging and flower borders. Propagation is possible through seed, semi-ripe cuttings, or root cuttings.
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. Many Hypericum species are regarded as invasive species and noxious weeds.
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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, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Hypericum hidcoteense 'Hidcote' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Shrub, Herbaceous perennial
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen, Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Groundcover, Slopes, Informal hedging, Specimen plants, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hypericum hidcoteense 'Hidcote'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Root cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Thrips, Scale, Leaf spots, Rust, Anthracnose
- Disease resistance
- Rust, Leaf spots, Anthracnose
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hypericum hidcoteense 'Hidcote'?
Hypericum hidcoteense 'Hidcote' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hypericum hidcoteense 'Hidcote' need?
Hypericum hidcoteense 'Hidcote' 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 hidcoteense 'Hidcote' hardy in the UK?
Hypericum hidcoteense 'Hidcote' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Hypericum hidcoteense 'Hidcote'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Root cuttings.
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