Botanical profile

Hypericum 'Magical Midnight Glow'

Latin name
Hypericum 'Magical Midnight Glow'
Common name
St. John's Wort 'Magical Midnight Glow'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Hypericaceae

Hypericum 'Magical Midnight Glow' is a compact, high-contrast ornamental shrub, valued for the spectacular combination of its dark foliage and vibrant yellow blooms. This selection stands out with its very dark purple to almost black oval leaves, which create an intense backdrop highlighting the numerous bright yellow, star-shaped flowers with golden stamens that appear in summer. Its general habit is rounded, dense, and well-branched, with a balanced silhouette ideal for borders, foreground plantings, and container cultivation. The deciduous foliage retains its dark coloration throughout the season, providing constant decorative interest even when not in bloom. Easy to grow, tolerant of heat and well-drained soils, 'Magical Midnight Glow' is particularly appreciated in contemporary gardens and high-contrast designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Low to moderate
Fertilization
Low, rarely needed
Soil type
Ordinary, well-drained, tolerates poor soils
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Bright yellow
Fruiting
Dark, persistent berries, very ornamental.
Foliage color
Dark purple to almost black
Foliage type
Deciduous to semi-evergreen
Shape
Compact, rounded, and dense shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
60–90 cm (2–3 ft)
Width
60–90 cm (2–3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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