


Lavandula angustifolia

Caryopteris clandonensis

Coreopsis

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia

Cosmos bipinnatus

Atriplex hortensis

Achillea millefolium

Malva moschata f. alba

Coreopsis verticillata

Gypsophila paniculata

Veronicastrum virginicum

Anaphalis triplinervis

Sidalcea

Lychnis coronaria

Geum rivale

Helianthemum hybrida

Helianthemum hybrida

Triteleia Blues

Helichrysum bracteatum

Echinops ritro

Achillea millefolium

Geranium oxonianum

Anemone hybrida

Sedum telephium

Catananche caerulea
St. John's wort is an ideal choice for any gardener looking for an undemanding and resilient perennial with radiant flowers. Since you will receive an already grown seedling, the complicated pre-growing is eliminated, and you can plant the plant in its permanent location practically anytime during the growing season, provided there is no frost. For planting, choose a sunny location, where the plant will thrive best and bloom most abundantly, although it can tolerate light partial shade. The soil should primarily be well-draining, loamy to sandy; St. John's wort can handle even poorer soil, but it cannot tolerate waterlogging, which could lead to root rot. When planting, maintain a spacing of approximately 30–40 cm (about 6 to 9 plants per m²) so that individual clumps have enough space for air circulation and spreading.
When it comes to care throughout the year, this herb is very modest. It requires watering only after planting for good rooting and subsequently only during periods of prolonged drought. Thanks to its resilience, it is marked with a moisture level of 💧💧, which signifies medium to lower requirements. Fertilization is not necessary on common garden soils; an excess of nutrients could rather be harmful and lead to vigorous leaf growth at the expense of flowers. A great advantage of St. John's wort is its health status – it does not suffer from diseases or pests, so you can do without chemical sprays. Moreover, the plant self-seeds easily, so if you do not want it to spread spontaneously around the garden, it is advisable to remove spent flower heads in time.
In the spring, ideally in March or April, we recommend performing a cutback. Remove all dry and damaged parts from the previous year and do not be afraid to cut the plant back deeper above the ground. This intervention will encourage the formation of new, vital shoots, thicken the clump, and ensure a richer set of flowers for the coming summer. St. John's wort is fully frost-hardy (zone 4a, down to -34 °C), so it does not require any special winter protection in the form of evergreen branches or mulch, not even in the colder regions of the country. It is a long-lived perennial that will please you for many years.
Customers often ask about the possibility of growing it in containers. St. John's wort can be grown without problems in a larger pot or window box on a balcony or terrace. However, ensuring perfect drainage is essential – pour a layer of expanded clay or gravel into the bottom of the container and use a light, well-draining substrate mixed with sand. In a container, the substrate dries out faster than in open ground, so the plant will require more frequent watering checks, but the rule of not overwatering still applies. While it handles frost excellently in a flowerbed, in a container the root system is more susceptible to freezing; therefore, we recommend wrapping the pot with burlap or polystyrene for the winter and placing it in a protected spot.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.


Hypericum

Hypericum

Hypericum

Hypericum calycinum

Hypericum

Hypericum inodorum

Hypericum inodorum

Hypericum inodorum

Hypericum inodorum

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Gaura lindheimeri

Salvia nemorosa

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa