St. John's Wort 'Rheingold' / Ornamental St. John's Wort – ’Hypericum inodorum 'Rheingold' | ↕10-25 cm | Ø9 cm

Description of Hypericum inodorum ‘Rheingold’

Hypericum inodorum ‘Rheingold’ is a striking and compact ornamental shrub from the St. John's wort family, known for its warm golden yellow flowers and rich decorative berries in the autumn. This cultivar stands out due to its sturdy growth and long flowering period, which brightens the garden from June to October. ‘Rheingold’ is scentless (inodorum = scentless) and therefore suitable for almost any garden.

With a mature height of about 50 to 100 cm, it is an ideal plant for borders, low hedges, or as a colorful solitary. The plant is hardy and low-maintenance, and also attracts bees and butterflies.

Application: border shrub, low hedge, solitary in the garden

Features

• Dutch name: St. John's wort ‘Rheingold’

• Type: Compact, semi-evergreen shrub

• Height: 50 – 100 cm

• Width: Up to 90 cm

• Blooming period: June – October

• Flower color: Warm golden yellow flowers with prominent stamens

• Leaves: Dark green, often remains on the plant until winter

• Berries: Orange to red berries in autumn, decorative and long-lasting

• Scent: Scentless (inodorum)

• Light: Sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile, dry to moist

• Hardy: Yes, down to about -15°C

• Bee-friendly: Yes, attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

• Pruning: Annually in spring, prune old branches for healthy growth

• Water: Water regularly during dry periods, but avoid waterlogged soil

• Fertilization: Light fertilization in spring promotes flowering

• Toxicity: Not toxic to humans, may cause mild stomach upset in pets

Use in the garden

‘Rheingold’ is excellent for:

• Border plant due to its long flowering and compact growth

• Low hedge or partition due to its dense, compact form

• Solitary in rock gardens or at the front of perennial borders

• Bee and butterfly garden due to abundant nectar production