tutsan
Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation,Stem Propagation,Root Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
purple,black
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Tutsan (Hypericum andosmaemum 'Albury Purple') should be watered when the top 2-3 cm (1-2 inches) of the soil feels dry to the touch. In most cases, this will be every 1-2 weeks. Allow the water to soak in deeply, and avoid soggy soil or waterlogging. Generally, tutsan is drought tolerant, but during times of extreme heat, you may need to water more frequently, as often as every 3-4 days.
sunlight
Tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum 'Albury Purple') thrive in locations with full sun to part shade. Full sun allows the stem and foliage to develop interesting shapes. In order to meet the needs of this plant, it should get at least 6 hours of full sunny per day. This is best achieved when it is placed in a sunny spot in the morning and is sheltered from full sun in the late afternoon. Part shade should also be given to protect the plant from the harsh sun during peak hours. In summer, it is ideal to give this plant indirect light throughout the day and in winter, it should get some direct sun during the day.
pruning
Tutsan can be pruned lightly in the spring. Pruning consists of cutting back the stems to about 5 inches (12 cm) from the base of the plant, removing any dead or diseased wood. Doing this encourages new growth and will help keep the plant healthy and full. It is best avoided during flowering as this may damage any potential blooms. In addition, pruning should not be carried out after mid-August as it could reduce flowering for the following year.
