Hypericum x moserianum Little Misstery - St. John's wort

Hypericum x moserianum Little Misstery 'Dunnehyp' is a hardy bush with a sprawling habit. It has no particular demands. Standing 50cm (20in) tall, it partially retains its leaves in winter. Its deep green foliage is bordered with yellow. This variety is also notable for its long flowering from July until September, sometimes October depending on the region. It flowers in successive waves, in the form of bright golden-yellow cup-shaped flowers with red stamens. A hardy plant, resistant to drought, ornamental, and flowering, it will easily find its place in the garden.

Hypericum x moserianum Little Misstery 'Dunnehyp' is a variation of Hypericum x moserianum ‘Tricolor’ obtained in 2010 in Ireland by Kieran Dunne. This development has more colourful foliage and more significant growth. It belongs to the Hypericaceae family. This fairly fast-growing bush usually reaches 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) in height and 50 to 100cm (20 to 39in) in width, sometimes less depending on growing conditions. It has a bushy and rounded habit, rather sprawling, carried by flexible stems, which are red to purple in colour. They are adorned with entire leaves, semi-evergreen to evergreen in a mild climate. The slightly bluish-green leaves are pointed, leathery, and 5cm (2in). It blooms practically four months of the year, from June-July to September-October, with a break during the hottest weeks. The flowers are produced abundantly at the end of the branches. They are solitary or grouped in small bouquets of 2 to 5. They measure 6cm (2in) in diameter and are composed of 5 rounded, golden-yellow petals arranged in an open cup. The centre of the flower is occupied by a crown of protruding stamens with red anthers. This flowering is followed by the formation of a few conical fruits of red colour, which turn blue when ripe. 

St. John's wort is appreciated for its very long flowering and ease of cultivation in all soils and under all our climates, even by the sea and even in the shade. If you like yellow flowers, this variety is ideal for planting in a new garden, even when you are a beginner in gardening. It excels in shrub borders and in flowering hedges, in the company of the blue flowers of caryopteris, perovskia, nepeta , or perennial geraniums. Its yellow flowering will not compete with the more pastel spring flowerings. Perennials with red summer flowering such as Epilobium canum or shrubby sage will form cheerful little scenes in a sunny garden. Perfectly hardy, plant in full sun in cool climates, and in partial shade in hot ones. Protect its foliage from scorching sun.