Hypericum

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Hypericum or St. John's Wort Is a stunning plant in flower a very prolific ground cover plant. Hypericums are also great plants for colour - not only do they produce brilliant flowers, but they also bear fruits that are often highly coloured too. Where to site your Hypericum Hypericums come in all shapes and sizes (there are over 400 species!) however Hypericum Calycinum or 'Rose of Sharon' is one of the best for ground cover, even on dry, shaded banks. It is a valuable and robust asset to the garden. How to Grow Hypericum Hypericums will thrive in sun or partial shade and a well-drained soil. Cut back the stems to the ground annually to improve flowering.