Hypericum 'Pinky Flair' — Bushy, Spreading, Creeping

Overview

Hypericum 'Pinky Flair' is a bushy, spreading, creeping shrubs in the genus Hypericum, part of the Hypericaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. Hypericum 'Pinky Flair' 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 'Pinky Flair' is a cultivar of the Hypericum genus, which includes a range of growth forms from annuals to trees, often with bright yellow flowers and paired leaves. This particular cultivar has a bushy, spreading, and creeping habit, making it suitable for use as groundcover, on slopes, or in flower borders. It can be deciduous, evergreen, or semi-evergreen and thrives in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is best grown in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects and is of interest during 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 'Pinky Flair' 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 'Pinky Flair'

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 'Pinky Flair'?

Hypericum 'Pinky Flair' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Hypericum 'Pinky Flair' need?

Hypericum 'Pinky Flair' 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 'Pinky Flair' hardy in the UK?

Hypericum 'Pinky Flair' 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 'Pinky Flair'?

Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed.

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