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Rusted hypericum

CopperdogCopperdog Posts: 546
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i have a badly rusted hypericum in the bed that I have left and now I’m wondering if I should have done something with it sooner? Do I need to take the whole plant out? Will it spread to the others in that bed or shall I do nothing and just prune to 6/8 inches next year as usual? Many thanks 

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  • CopperdogCopperdog Posts: 546

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,051
    they're very prone to rust I'm afraid
    Devon.
  • CopperdogCopperdog Posts: 546
    Thanks Hostafan.  What course of action do I need to take?  does it spread or is it an annual thing that won't trouble it next year?  Or is the rust killing it?
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,051
    more unsightly than anything else.
    If you like the plant, stick with it, but if you find the rust too unatractive, lose it and replace with something better.
    Devon.
  • CopperdogCopperdog Posts: 546
    I love hypericums it’s one of my favourite shrubs in the garden, love the colourful berries 😊 what would you suggest planting if I carry on with problems with them? Xx
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