Overview
Hypericum x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series) is a bushy, spreading, creeping shrubs in the genus Hypericum, part of the Hypericaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen, semi-evergreen foliage. Hypericum x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series) 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 x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series) is a spreading Hypericum shrub that forms low, groundcovering stems and produces summer flowers. It is multi-stemmed and spreading, with foliage that may be deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen according to site conditions. Suits full sun to partial shade on moist but well-drained chalk, clay, loam or sand and copes with acid to alkaline soils. Flowers appear June to August.
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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In the garden
Hypericum x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series) is a garden-bred Hypericum cultivar within the Hypericaceae family, offered as a compact, spreading shrub that also shows a creeping habit useful for ground cover. The cultivar sits in the Magical Series and carries the multi-stemmed, spreading form typical of garden Hypericum selections. Plant it in full sun or partial shade on soil that holds moisture yet drains freely; acceptable soils include chalk, clay, loam and sand across a broad pH range from acid to alkaline. Give a sheltered position on a south-, west- or east-facing aspect for best performance. It is rated H5 (hardy), so it is suitable for outdoor planting across much of the UK where winters are not extreme. Use this Hypericum for low informal hedging, slopes and ground cover, or as specimen plants and in flower borders and beds. It establishes as a spreading, low mound and flowers from June to August, offering a summer display while helping stabilise soil on banks and terraces.
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 x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series) 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 x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series)
- 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 x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series)?
Hypericum x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hypericum x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series) need?
Hypericum x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series) 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 x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series) hardy in the UK?
Hypericum x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series) 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 x inodorum Magical Majestic Pink ('Kolmajepi') (Magical Series)?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed.
