St John's Wort Hypericum Miracle Blizz = 'Allblizz' (Miracle Series)

Water

St. John's Wort should be watered thoroughly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again. During the growing season, this often means watering approximately once a week, depending on climate and weather conditions. It is important to provide enough water to soak the root zone; for potted plants, this might equate to around 16-24 ounces. Over-watering or allowing the plant to sit in water can lead to root rot, so ensure proper drainage. During the winter, reduce watering to every other week or less, depending on how quickly the soil dries.

Light

St. John's Wort thrives best in full sun to partial shade conditions. It's ideal to place it in a spot where it can receive at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Avoid deep shade locations, as insufficient light can impact flowering and overall plant vigor. The dappled shade can be tolerated, especially in regions with extremely hot summers.

Temperature

St. John's Wort prefers temperate conditions and can generally withstand temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and as high as 95 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. Ideal growing temperatures range between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure protection from extreme cold by providing mulch or shelter if temperatures dip below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pruning

St. John's Wort should be pruned to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring, before new growth starts. Remove dead or weak stems, and prune back about a third of the oldest branches to stimulate new growth. Pruning after flowering may also encourage a second bloom in some climates.

Cleaning

As needed

Soil

The best soil mix for St. John's Wort 'Miracle Blizz' should be well-draining and fertile with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of around 5.5 to 7. An ideal mix could include equal parts of loam, peat, and sand or perlite for improved drainage.

Repotting

St. John's Wort 'Miracle Blizz' should generally be repotted every 2-3 years or when it becomes root-bound. This helps to replenish nutrients in the soil and provide space for continued root growth.

Humidity & Misting

St. John's Wort 'Miracle Blizz' thrives in moderate humidity levels. It can tolerate some degree of fluctuation, but consistently high humidity is not necessary for its growth.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  Place St. John's Wort 'Miracle Blizz' in bright indirect light; water moderately.

• Outdoor

  Plant St. John's Wort 'Miracle Blizz' in sun to part-shade; well-draining soil.

• Hardiness zone

  St. John's Wort 'Miracle Blizz' is suitable for 5-9 USDA hardiness zones.

Life cycle

Hypericum Miracle Blizz, commonly known as St John's Wort 'Allblizz', begins its life cycle with germination, sprouting from seed under warm conditions with sufficient moisture. The seedling emerges and establishes itself, developing into a young plant with a robust root system and foliage. As it matures, the plant enters the vegetative growth stage, where it produces dense, shrubby growth and green leaves. This is followed by the flowering stage, typically in the summer, when it blooms with bright yellow flowers that attract pollinators. After pollination, the plant produces berry-like fruits, which mature and eventually disperse seeds for the next generation. As a perennial plant, it then enters a period of dormancy during colder months, only to regrow from its established root system with the return of warmer weather.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring-Early Summer

• The Hypericum Miracle Blizz, more commonly known as St. John's Wort from the Miracle Series, can be propagated through softwood cuttings. This popular method is best done in late spring or early summer when new growth is plentiful and the stems haven't yet hardened. To propagate, a gardener should cut a 4 to 6-inch length (10 to 15 cm) from the end of a healthy stem. The lower leaves are then stripped off and the cut end is dipped in rooting hormone before being placed in a mix of peat and perlite. The cutting should be kept moist and in indirect light until roots develop, after which it can be transplanted to soil.