Plants > Shrubs

rose of Sharon

Hypericum calycinum

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Hypericum
Family: Hypericaceae
Common Names: Aaron's beard, large-flowered St John's wort, Resurrection plant

About this plant

A fast-growing, spreading groundcover shrub with evergreen to semi-evergreen long, oval-shaped dark green leaves. Bright yellow, five petalled flowers bloom throughout summer and into autumn. Height is 60cm with a spread of 1.2m or more. The red berries turn black in autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Ideal for under trees

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Susceptible to a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years