Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Hypericum x inodorum is a lovely, summer-flowering hypericum with cheery yellow blooms, colourful fruits, aromatic foliage and good autumn colour.
Hypericum x inodorum 'Magical Lightning' is a compact, rust-resistant variety with rich-yellow flowers followed by glossy red berries that turn black. Cutting it back hard each year in late winter will keep it compact and ensure a good display of flowers and berries.
For best results, grow Hypericum x inodorum 'Magical Lightning' in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or shade.
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Hypericum ‘Magical Lightning’ and wildlife
Hypericum ‘Magical Lightning’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
