Hypericum dummeri 'Peter Dummer' - Compact Ground Cover with Golden Yellow Flowers
Hypericum dummeri 'Peter Dummer', also known as St. John's wort, is a versatile, low-growing shrub perfect for vibrant ground cover and border planting. This compact plant has attractive, fresh green foliage that remains beautiful all season, producing abundant bright yellow flowers in summer with striking, star-shaped stamens. These blooms attract bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity in the garden. 'Peter Dummer' is hardy and thrives in both full sun and partial shade, making it suitable for a variety of garden styles. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, it retains its ornamental value even in dry periods. Ideal for adding color and structure to the garden, with a long flowering period and a natural, playful charm.
Key Features
- Flowering Period: June to September with golden yellow, saucer-shaped blooms
- Height: 10-25cm at delivery, mature height 50-60cm
- Spread: Forms bushy, rounded habit up to 60cm wide
- Foliage: Semi-evergreen with dark blue-green leaves, bronze tints in winter
- Position: Full sun to partial shade, sheltered from cold winds
- Soil: Adaptable to most soil types, thrives in poor, dry soils
- Hardiness: Fully hardy, tolerates temperatures down to -15°C
- Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators
Planting and Care
This St. John's wort variety is exceptionally easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance once established. Plant in any garden soil, spacing 40-50cm apart for effective ground cover. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish strong roots. After flowering, lightly prune to remove damaged growth and maintain shape. Feed young plants with general-purpose fertilizer in spring; mature plants need little attention. The semi-evergreen foliage develops attractive red hues during winter months, providing year-round interest.
Bulk Pack of 60 Plants
This 60-pack offers excellent value for creating extensive ground cover, filling large borders, or mass planting projects. Each plant is supplied in a 9cm recyclable growing pot, shipped directly from our nursery for maximum freshness and vigor.
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.
Delivery Fees: €14.95
Delivery Times
Typical Delivery Times
1. **Austria**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
2. **Belgium**
- Delivery time: 1-3 days
3. **Bulgaria**
- Delivery time: 1-9 days
4. **Croatia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
5. **Czechia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
6. **Denmark**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
7. **Estonia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
8. **Finland**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
9. **France**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
10. **Germany**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
11. **Greece**
- Delivery time: 1-10 days
12. **Hungary**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
13. **Ireland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
14. **Italy**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
15. **Latvia**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
16. **Lithuania**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
17. **Luxembourg**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
18. **Netherlands**
- Delivery time: 1-3 days
19. **Poland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
20. **Portugal**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
21. **Romania**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
22. **Slovakia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
23. **Slovenia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
24. **Spain**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
25. **Sweden**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
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