Hypericum, St. John's Wort Gemo #3
St. John's Wort Gemo
Hypericum androsaemum 'Gemo'
Height: Typically 3–4 feet tall
Spread: Approximately 3–4 feet wide
Spacing: Plant 3–4 feet apart for a compact, tidy display
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Description
St. John's Wort Gemo enlivens your landscape with its vibrant seasonal display. This engaging shrub delights with an abundance of bright yellow flowers in early summer, followed by glossy red berries in fall and winter that create a striking contrast against its deep green foliage. Its naturally compact, mounded habit makes it an excellent choice for mixed shrub borders or container displays, where its dynamic blooms and ornamental fruit add lasting visual interest. The berries offer a tart accent as they mature, enhancing the overall appeal during the colder months.
General Care
- Sunlight: Best in full sun to part sun (ideally 5–6 hours of direct light daily)
- Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Watering: Provide deep, consistent watering throughout the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and help regulate soil temperature
- Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain its compact form and encourage healthy new growth
Invigorate your landscape with the vibrant allure of St. John's Wort Gemo—a deciduous shrub that delivers an inspiring, ever-changing display of blooms and ornamental berries all season long.
