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Position

Sun exposure:
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.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Hypericum ‘Magical Lightning’ poisonous?

Hypericum ‘Magical Lightning’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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