Rose of Sharon, St.John’s Wort. An evergreen low-spreading shrub with dark green leaves. Saucer-shaped bright yellow flowers from mid-summer to mid-autumn. Max Height 60cm. Flowers July to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Hypericum calycinum
An evergreen low-spreading shrub with dark green leaves. Saucer-shaped bright yellow flowers from mid-summer to mid-autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Hypericum |
|---|---|
| Species | calycinum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Rose of Sharon, St.John's Wort |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Clusiaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Low spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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