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Key characteristics

Family: Hypericaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Flower color: Bright yellow with prominent stamens, followed by dark red ornamental berries
Foliage color: Green with a slight reddish tint
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; prune in late winter or early spring
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Bees and other pollinators

Shrubs

Hypericum x inodorum 'Kolsan'

FloralBerry Sangria St. John's Wort

Hypericum x inodorum 'Kolsan', commonly known as FloralBerry Sangria St. John's Wort, is an ornamental shrub prized for its cheerful yellow flowers and colorful berries. Blooming in midsummer, the bright, star-shaped flowers appear in abundance, attracting pollinators. As the flowers fade, they give way to clusters of deep red berries that persist into autumn, providing a vibrant display that extends the plant's seasonal interest.

This cultivar is part of the FloralBerry series, bred for its compact growth and decorative berries.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Sun Gardens
Borders
Bird Gardens
Cottage Gardens

Companion plants

Manzanita · California lilac · Poppy · Foxtail lily · Oregano · Globe artichoke

Design tip

Use ‘Kolsan’ where its transition from flowers to fruit can provide a long season of color. Abundant yellow midsummer blooms give way to clusters of deep red berries that persist into autumn, extending the display well beyond flowering.