Hypericum 'Tricolor'

Hypericum 'Tricolor'Tricolor is a hardy, semi evergreen shrub with unique variegated foliage that consists of elongated, ovate leaves of 2 to 3 cm. The fringes or margins of the leaves can have white and pinkish hues. Brightly coloured, yellow flowers appear during the summer and autumn months. Pruning is best in the spring time after the frost and before any major growth occurs, although most of the time, this plant will only need pruning in order to adjust its

but flowering is heavier when the shrubs are exposed to full sun

It can tolerate dry soil but only up to a certain limit

Watering becomes essential when the soil is dry to touch

Prune in the early Spring to promote fresh growth

as they can strip the plant almost completely of its foliage

reddish-orange in colour

Light greyish-lavender

Blackcurrant fruit is ready to harvest in late Summer

ideal for edging beds and rock gardens

These short-growing plants carry beautiful masses of lush red flowers above variegated leaves - the perfect fit for gardens

A compact but heavy flowering variety with relatively large flowers which contrast nicely with the foliage and produce a light fragrance

and shaped like small stars in shades of soft pink