Hypericum Sweet Pearl

Sweet Pearl St John's Wort

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Compact evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers turning pink, producing red berries. Popular container plant for bright spots.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sweet Pearl St John's Wort
Family Hypericaceae
Genus Hypericum
Species Calycinum
Variety Sweet Pearl
Origin Mediterranean / Cultivated Hybrid
Blooming Late spring to summer, fragrant flowers followed by berries
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter or potting mix

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth; allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for best flowering and berry set, tolerates partial shade but may reduce blooms

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during active growing season (spring to autumn)

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent blooms

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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