Hypericum calycinum - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Rose of Sharon (Hypericum calycinum) is a creeping dwarf shrub with decorative, round fruits. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces golden yellow, cup-shaped flowers from June to September. The Rose of Sharon also has leathery, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates, deer resistant

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Rose of Sharons are dark green, ovate, leathery and opposite.

Spread
Southeast Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Rose of Sharon has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rose of Sharon is a creeping dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 25 - 30 cm and is approx. 30 - 40 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally in March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: March.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The golden-yellow, cup-shaped flowers appear from June to September. They are strongly scented.

Fruit
The round fruits of Hypericum calycinum are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Bee pasture, ground cover

Root
Hypericum calycinum is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.