Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' (Tutsan)

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Botanical Name: Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple' Common Name: Tutsan Genus: Hypericum

This is a bushy, deciduous shrub with upright branches. Purple-flushed green leaves grow up to 4 inches long and are mildly resin scented when bruised. 'Albury Purple' bears stalked, star-shaped or cupped yellow flowers, up to 11 per cluster on distinctive 2-edged stems. Round, red berry-like fruit follows.
Care: Provide full sun to part shade and moist but well-drained soil. Too much shade will decrease the number of flowers. Plants may die to the ground in winter but will send off new growth in the spring.
Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in spring or autumn. Take softwood cuttings in late spring; greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Problems: Thrips, scale, anthracnose, rust, and leaf spots. Also wilt and root rot, particularly in hot and humid climates.

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posted by blycox
10/24/2008
Region: Mid-Atlantic
Zone: 6

I have these planted in both sun and part shade, and they do well in both places. They are invaluable for edging taller shrubs–require no particular care and fit in well everywhere.

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