Rose of Sharon (Hypericum calycinum) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: rose of Sharon, Aaron’s beard, large-flowered St John’s wort or Resurrection plant.
This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: rose of Sharon, Aaron’s beard, large-flowered St John’s wort, Resurrection plant
Scientific name: Hypericum calycinum
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Suckering
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full shade, Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Drought resistant
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Rose of Sharon (Hypericum calycinum) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Rose of Sharon (Hypericum calycinum) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
