Hypericum calycinum, or Rose of Sharon, is a low, spreading shrub with large golden-yellow flowers and a boss of fluffy stamens, carried over a long summer season. It makes a dense ground cover for banks and difficult corners.
- Pack: 24 young plants in 11cm pots, about 15-25cm tall as supplied
- Flowers: bright yellow, saucer-shaped blooms in summer
- Foliage: oval, mid-green leaves, evergreen to semi-evergreen
- Light: sun or partial shade
- Use: ground cover, banks, under shrubs and informal low hedging; bees visit the flowers
Plant in spring or autumn in ordinary garden soil and water until established. It spreads by suckers, so choose a spot where it has room, and cut back hard in early spring to keep it dense and tidy.
Supplied as young plants in growing pots, shipped directly from our partner growers. Plants are living products, so size and shape can vary slightly from the photo.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Pack: 24 plants
- Height: approx. 15-25 cm as supplied
- Pot: Ø11 cm nursery pot
- Light: full sun or partial shade
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Height
- 0.5-1 m
- Spread
- 1-1.5 m
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi-evergreen
- Flowers
- Summer, Winter
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Soil
- Clay, Sandy, Loam, Chalky
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Moisture
- Dry to moist
- Drought resistance
- Yes
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- Aspect
- East, South, North, West
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H5 (to about -10 °C)
Sources:
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
You may also like
