Hypericum calycinum (Rose Of Sharon)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Spreading arching
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Summer early), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Hypericum calycinum cultivation notes: Hypericum will tolerate a wide range of soil types, as well as full sun and shade conditions. It forms a neat ground covering mound. Prune back to ground every three years.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.


Design & Plant Use for Hypericum calycinum:
  • Ideal for naturalistic woodland planting
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils

Common Missspellings: Highpericum, Hypericam, Hipericam, Hyperricum

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