Overview
Hypericum mutilum is a bushy, spreading, creeping shrubs in the genus Hypericum, part of the Hypericaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. Hypericum mutilum 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 mutilum is a bushy, spreading, and creeping cultivar of the Hypericum genus, which includes a variety of growth forms such as annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees. This plant can be deciduous, evergreen, or semi-evergreen and thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for use as groundcover, on slopes, in informal hedging, or in flower borders and beds, with interest in spring and summer.
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 mutilum 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 mutilum
- 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 mutilum?
Hypericum mutilum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hypericum mutilum need?
Hypericum mutilum 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 mutilum hardy in the UK?
Hypericum mutilum 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 mutilum?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed.
More in the Hypericum genus
- Hypericum bequaertii
- Hypericum boreale
- Hypericum ericoides
- Hypericum maculatum subsp. maculatum
- Hypericum origanifolium
- Hypericum perforatumperforate St John's wort
- Hypericum perforatum 'Topaz'
- Hypericum x inodorum 'Allrico'tall tutsan 'Allrico'
