This cultivar of our Ohio shrub has beautiful flowers in the summer as well as lovely foliage. Moderately easy to grow. Botanical Name- Hypericum kalmianum ‘Blue Velvet’ Pronunciation- hy-PEHR-ih-kum kal-MEE-an-um Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 4 ft Mature Height- 4 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils, especially dry ones Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Yellow Bloom Time- Summer Companion Plants- Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’ – blue foliage vs bright gold daisies, pollinator-friendly Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, beneficial beetles Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C12 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in early spring to encourage new growth; water moderately and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and encourage blooms. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be well-drained to avoid root rot issues. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Leaf spot, root rot
