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Hypericaceae
Trees and shrubs
St. John's Wort 'Magical Midnight Glow'
Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Low, rarely needed
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorBright yellow
Foliage colorDark purple to almost black
Foliage typeDeciduous to semi-evergreen
FruitingDark, persistent berries, very ornamental.
Maximum height60–90 cm (2–3 ft)
Maximum width60–90 cm (2–3 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-30°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
