Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Hypericum x inodorum 'Kolpinot'
FloralBerry Pinot St. John's Wort
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Bright yellow with golden centers
- Foliage color
- Glossy green leaves with a slight texture
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial-shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; prune in early spring
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 6 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and songbirds, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens
About this plant
Hypericum x inodorum 'Kolpinot' is a compact, bushy shrub known for its profuse, long-lasting blooms. It produces an abundance of small, golden-yellow flowers, which appear in mid to late summer and continue into early fall. It is often chosen for its ability to bloom for an extended period, offering a continuous display of color in the garden.
'Kolpinot' stands out for its glossy, dark green leaves, and dense, rounded growth habit, making it ideal for low hedging or mass plantings. Its flowers are followed by small, bright red seed capsules that add interest after the blooms fade. This cultivar thrives in a range of conditions and is well-suited for adding a burst of color to borders or shrub beds.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Borders · Bird Gardens · Cottage Gardens
Companion plants
Gaura · Weigela · Salvia · Baptisia · Lilies · Mexican feather grass
Design tip
Take advantage of ‘Kolpinot’s’ dense, rounded habit by planting it in groups or as a low hedge, where its golden-yellow summer flowers can create a continuous display of color. Bright red seed capsules extend the ornamental interest after the flowers fade.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
