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First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum
Hypericum x inodorum 'Pumpkin'
First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum is a really smart choice when you want one plant to carry a border from summer into fall without getting oversized or fussy. The flowers are bright and cheerful, but those pumpkin-orange berries are what really make it earn its space in the garden and in cut arrangements.
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Yellow flowers followed by glowing pumpkin-orange berries
A small shrub with big late-season impact.
First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum is a plant that becomes more valuable as the season progresses. Bright yellow flowers cover the plant first, bringing cheerful color to the garden, and then the real show begins as those flowers give way to glowing orange berries. That shift from bloom to fruit is what makes this selection stand out in the landscape.
The berries are what make this plant memorable.
Pumpkin Hypericum is especially prized for its vivid fall fruit display. The berries color up to rich orange and hold beautifully on the stems, creating a warm seasonal look that feels right at home in autumn gardens and arrangements. If you want a plant that keeps performing after flowering fades, this one delivers.
A compact shrub that fits easily into the landscape.
This First Editions® selection grows into a low-mounding, rounded shrub that is easy to place in mixed borders, seasonal beds, and decorative containers. It is large enough to make an impact but still manageable enough for smaller landscapes. The neat habit also makes it easy to blend with perennials, ornamental grasses, and other compact shrubs.
A strong fit for borders, groupings, containers, and cutting gardens.
First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum works beautifully in sunny borders, grouped plantings, rock gardens, containers, and cutting gardens. It is especially useful in late-summer and fall combinations with mums, flowering kale, rudbeckia, and ornamental grasses. The berrying stems also make it an excellent choice for cut arrangements, which adds a second layer of value beyond the landscape.
Easy to grow when given good drainage.
This plant performs best in full sun to part shade and in moist, well-drained soil. Once established, it handles heat and short dry periods well, and it is also noted for rust resistance. Good drainage is important, however, because overly wet soils can create problems. To enjoy the orange berries, avoid removing old flowers too early since they develop into the fruit display.
| Hardiness Zone: | 6-9 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 30 to 36 inches |
| Mature Width: | 30 to 36 inches |
| Sunlight: | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Average, moist, well-drained soil |
| Water | Moderate; water well until established |
| Bloom Time / Color | Late spring into summer; bright yellow flowers |
| Foliage: | Rich dark green foliage |
| Berry / Fruit | Glowing orange berries in late summer through fall |
| Ornamental Features | Yellow flowers, bright orange berries, compact rounded habit |
| Wildlife Value | Flowers can support pollinators |
| Resistance (deer/disease/drought/etc.) | Rust resistant; heat and drought tolerant once established |
| Landscape Uses | Borders, group plantings, containers, rock gardens, cutting gardens, seasonal beds |
How to Care for First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum
aBe sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum for years to come!
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How should I plant First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum?
Plant First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball, set the plant level with the surrounding soil, then backfill and water deeply to settle the roots in well. After planting, add mulch to help hold moisture and reduce weed pressure, but keep the mulch slightly away from the stems. Give Pumpkin Hypericum enough room to form its rounded mound so it can flower and fruit well without crowding nearby plants.
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How often should I water First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum after planting?
Water First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum deeply right after planting, then keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season while it establishes. During warm weather, check soil moisture regularly and water when the upper layer begins to dry. Once established, Pumpkin Hypericum becomes easier to manage and can handle heat and some drought better than many small flowering shrubs. During extended dry periods, deep watering helps support healthy foliage, better flowering, and stronger berry development.
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When should I fertilize First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum?
Fertilize First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum in early spring as new growth begins. A balanced slow-release fertilizer or a light topdressing of compost is usually enough to support healthy growth, flowering, and fruiting. Avoid overfeeding or forcing overly lush growth. In average garden soil, Pumpkin Hypericum usually performs well with light annual feeding rather than heavy fertilization.
When and how should I prune First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum?
Prune First Editions® Pumpkin Hypericum in spring before strong new growth begins. Light pruning helps refresh the plant, improve shape, and encourage vigorous new stems for the coming season. If the berries are one of the main reasons you are growing it, avoid trimming away spent flowers too early. Those older blooms are what develop into the bright orange fruit display later in the season.
