rose of Sharon

Also known as: Aaron's beard; large-flowered St John's wort; Resurrection 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

Scientific classification

Species: rose of Sharon (Hypericum calycinum)
Genus: Hypericum
Family: Hypericaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen · Semi evergreen
Foliage: Suckering
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of rose of Sharon

Distribution map

Southern Europe, Southwestern Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of rose of Sharon

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rose of Sharon care guide

Moderate watering, tolerates slight dryness once established
Watering: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate watering, tolerates slight dryness once established

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed in spring

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Grows well in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Ideal for under trees. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well

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