Hypericum androsaemum (Tutsan / Sweet Amber / Shrubby St John's Wort) 200-5000 Seeds | £3.99 - £59.99

Fresh Seeds of Hypericum androsaemum (Tutsan / Sweet Amber).

Growing to around 3 ft tall, this lovely, deciduous shrub creates an elegant yet informal appearance in the garden. The leaves are long and lance-shaped, but can appear rounded. 

Spring foliage is blue-green with red leaf undersides, often with red edges and taints to the leaves. During summer, dainty, golden-yellow, flowers are formed in abundance, attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The vivid yellow of the flowers contrasts beautifully with the surrounding blue-green foliage, creating a stunning and cheerful display.  

Green berries mature to pink or red, and finally purple or black. These ornamental berries persist into late autumn, extending the shrub's aesthetic interest long after the flowering season — along with displaying beautiful, warm autumn colours on the foliage before winter.

Grows well within any reasonable soil in sun or shade.  Fully frost hardy to -20ºC.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Hypericum

Species: androsaemum

Synonyms:

Androsaemum androsaemum 
Androsaemum floridum 
Androsaemum officinale
Androsaemum vulgare 
Hypericum bacciferum
Hypericum bacciforme 
Hypericum floridum 
Hypericum webbianum

Common names: 

Balm of the Warrior's Wounds
Dail y Fendigaid
Park Leaves
Shrubby St John's Wort
Sweet Amber
Tutsan

Plant type: Deciduous shrub

Eventual height: 3 ft

Flowering time: Summer, with autumn berries

Hardiness: - 20°C

Sun Exposure: Full sun to shade

Soil: Prefers a moist and fertile compost, but is tolerant of most reasonable soils

Propagation methods: From seed, semi-hardwood cuttings and divisions

Hypericum androsaemum 🌱 Surface sow on propagation compost and cover with a thin layer of fine compost (around 1mm). Keep soil evenly moist at all times at 21°C (70°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Fine-mist spray with clean water daily. Approx. germination time: from 20-60 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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