- Which species are suitable for garden culture?
- Areas of application in the garden: rock gardens, pond edges and more
- Find a suitable location
- Admire or harvest when flowering
- Care requirement: Watering, fertilizing and cutting - unnecessary
The real St. John's wort is grown in Germany on some large arable land. It is intended for the production of medicines and teas. St. John's wort can play a role not only in the commercial sector. You can also plant it in your garden!
The healing St. John's wort is a bright addition to any garden bed
Which species are suitable for garden culture?
Depending on your purpose, you should choose the type. The real St. John's wort is most suitable for medicinal purposes. The carpet St. John's wort, on the other hand, is THE choice when it comes to greening embankments and slopes.
Blood St. John's wort is perfect for arrangements and bouquets. Lemon St. John's Wort is suitable for tea because of its citrusy scent and aroma. You should consider the evergreen St. John's Wort if you need a green plant all year round, for example for roadsides.
Areas of application in the garden: rock gardens, pond edges and more
Depending on the species, you can use St. John's wort in a variety of ways in the garden:
- pond edges
- roadsides
- beds
- Tree discs and areas under shrubs
- bucket on the terrace
- rock garden
- slopes
Find a suitable location
Each species needs a sunny to semi-shady spot in the garden. Warm and rather dry locations are ideal. The soil there should be loosened well before planting. You are welcome to mix in some gravel or sand.
Admire or harvest when flowering
When the St. John's wort starts to flower (end of June to August) you can either simply enjoy it in its bright yellow color or you can harvest it. The flowers and leaves are important for the harvest. Cut off the flowers or the whole herb and hang them in bunches in a shady and airy place to dry.
Care requirement: Watering, fertilizing and cutting - unnecessary
With this plant in the garden you have no extra work. It grows easily without requiring regular maintenance. It is sufficient if you water the herb in dry periods and cut it down in autumn.
tips
The 'Hidcote' variety is a special 'delicacy'. It looks extremely magnificent with its abundance of flowers and the color and size of the flowers and convinces with its long flowering period!