This is referred to in the texts as a plant of acid heathland and I certainly see it on peaty soils sometimes but the commonest habitat for me is the amongst the acid rocks of montane or sub-montane regions. It's red-touched flowers, beautiful yellow and red-tipped buds together with its dainty habit, make it my favourite St John's-wort.

H. pulchrum is found throughout the British Isles (even in the regions with basic soils) except for a region around the Wash in England.

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Near Llyn Ogwen, North Wales, 15th July 2008

Added on December 5th 2004, updated 17th December 2009, updated 7th April 2010, updated 28th July 2013