How big does Tutsan grow?

About 1 m × 1 m after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 0.6–1.5 m × 0.5–1.5 m.

What soil does Tutsan grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay, sandy, calcareous.

Hardy down to -23 °C (USDA zone 6, RHS H7). It gets through winter everywhere at lower altitudes, but may not survive unprotected in a mountain garden.

How far from the house should Tutsan be planted?

Plant it at least 1 m from buildings. Keep it at least 0.5 m from paving.

When does Tutsan flower?

Flowering: June–October, yellow.

How much water does Tutsan need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: medium.

How much does Tutsan cost?

It sells for roughly €3.90 to €14 in local shops, depending on size.

Tutsan

Hypericum × inodorum

Tutsan (Hypericum × inodorum) is a shrub that reaches 1 m × 1 m after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -23 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Sold in local shops from about €3.90.

Illustration of Tutsan — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

Tutsan is a low, dense, semi-evergreen shrub that carries golden yellow flowers from early summer into autumn while already ripening its showy, fleshy berries: depending on the cultivar these are cream, salmon pink, red or almost black (as in the Magical series), and they are excellent for cutting. It does best in sun or part shade in moist but well-drained soil; it puts up with deep shade but flowers less there, and it will not stand waterlogging. Cut it back in spring without worry, since it flowers on new shoots and stays compact that way.

Watch out for

Rust is the main problem: orange pustules on the undersides of the leaves, yellowish-red blotches above and early leaf drop. Older cultivars are susceptible, newer ones (such as the Magical series) are more resistant; cut back infected shoots and clear away fallen leaves. In Central Europe the top growth can be killed back in hard winters without snow cover, though the plant usually reshoots from the base; a thick mulch over the roots for winter is worthwhile. Powdery mildew may also occur.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Medium
Size after 10 years: 1 m × 1 m
Hardiness: down to -23 °C
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D June–October, yellow

Group	Shrub
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	1 m × 1 m
Ultimate size	0.6–1.5 m × 0.5–1.5 m
Hardiness	down to -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous
Foliage	Semi-evergreen
Flowering	June–October, yellow
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	Medium
Maintenance	Medium
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	at least 1 m
Distance from paving	at least 0.5 m
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	60 cm
For dogs	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For children	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	from about €3.90

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
20-40 cm	approx. €6
size not stated	approx. €3.90 – €14

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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