Hypericum hybrid Magic Marbles™ Red

• Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
  
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  Berries provide seasonal interest but are not a primary food source for birds
  
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  Dense foliage offers cover for small wildlife
  

Spring: foliage emerges, preparing for summer flowering

Summer: bright yellow blooms attract pollinators

Fall: flowers give way to clusters of round, shiny red berries

Winter: berries persist for a time; foliage remains semi-evergreen in mild climates

– Mixed borders, low hedges, mass plantings, containers, cut flower and berry arrangements, pollinator-friendly gardens

Oval, glossy green leaves forming a dense, compact shrub

Foliage provides a clean, attractive backdrop for flowers and berries

• Bright yellow, star-shaped flowers with prominent stamens appear in summer
  
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  Flowers are showy and abundant, contrasting beautifully with the glossy foliage
  
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  Followed by decorative berries that extend seasonal interest
  

• Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates sandy or clay soils if drainage is good
  
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  Space plants 24–36 inches apart; forms compact, rounded shrubs
  
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  Plant crown level with soil surface and water thoroughly after planting
  
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  Best planted in spring or early fall for establishment before temperature extremes
  
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  Mulch with compost or bark to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds
  

• Lightly prune in early spring to shape and remove dead or weak stems
  
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  After flowering, spent stems can be trimmed back to encourage fresh growth
  
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  Avoid heavy pruning into old wood, which reduces vigor
  

Average moisture needs; water regularly during establishment

Once established, moderately drought tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture

Avoid prolonged sogginess, which may cause root issues

• Full sun to partial shade; blooms and berry color are best in full sun
  
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  Tolerates light shade, especially in hot summer regions
  

Berries are highly valued for use in cut flower arrangements and floral designs

Harvest when berries are fully colored and firm

Flowers can also be cut for decorative use, though berries are the main ornamental feature

Low fertilizer needs; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring

A light top-dressing of compost each year supports berry production and foliage health

Avoid heavy feeding, which encourages excess foliage at the expense of flowers and berries

• Insect-pollinated; bees are frequent visitors to flowers
  
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  Produces abundant berries after pollination
  

Pairs well with ornamental grasses (Calamagrostis, Panicum, Stipa)

Complements summer perennials such as Rudbeckia, Echinacea, Nepeta, and Coreopsis

Works well with fall-interest plants like Sedum and Asters to extend seasonal display

Effective as a low hedge, in mixed borders, or combined with evergreens for year-round structure