Hypericum x inodorum 'Magical Lightning'

Hypericum x inodorum 'Magical Lightning'

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Shrub, Deciduous, Semi-EvergreenFamily: Hypericaceae

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

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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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