Cultivation

Suitability for cutting — Hypericum inodorum

Hypericum x inodorum Mill.

The key indicator of Hypericum inodorum suitability for cutting is the ornamental quality of its fruits and the durability of its stems in bouquets. Breeding is focused on obtaining sturdy shoots and a variety of berry colors that maintain their marketability for a long time.

In the reference 12 varieties crop Tall tutsan, where this is mentioned in the description.

The suitability of Hypericum inodorum for cutting is determined primarily by the quality of its fruits, which are fleshy berry-like capsules. Unlike species grown for their blooms, the value of this crop lies in the ability of the fruits to retain their ornamental appeal after flowering, right up until the first frosts.

Breeding priorities for this crop include selection for fruit color, which varies from cream to dark red and almost black tones, as well as for shoot strength and length. The plant is highly transportable and has a long vase life, complemented by ornamental foliage.

The key characteristics that distinguish this species in cut arrangements are the absence of a specific odor and the high density of the fruit clusters, which do not shatter and maintain their marketability for a long period.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for cutting.

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Varieties of Tall tutsan mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.