PL. —Hypericum 'Albury Purple'Botanical illustration — drop image
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Winter
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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Background
Albury Purple is grown for its red-purple foliage, which holds its color through the season and sets off the small yellow flowers in summer. Red berries follow and stay into fall.
It stays compact, 2 to 3 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide, and blooms on new wood, so a hard cut in late winter costs you nothing. Berry stems are also useful in autumn arrangements.
Good companions
Care guide
SunFull sun to part shade
WaterModerate; drought tolerant once established
SoilAverage, well-drained
Spacing18–24 in
Height2–3 ft
Zone5a – 9b
spring
cutCut back hard before new growth starts; it blooms on new wood
summer
watchEnjoy yellow flowers against the red-purple foliage
fall
watchRed berries color up and hold into fall
Common problems
Rust
Symptoms
Orange to brown raised pustules on the undersides of leaves, with yellow spotting on the upper surface. Heavy infections cause leaves to yellow and drop.
Treatment
Remove and destroy infected leaves. Avoid overhead watering and improve air circulation. Apply a sulfur or copper-based fungicide if it spreads. Clear plant debris in fall.