Hypericum
Discover Hypericum at Proven Winners®! This strong shrub flowers abundantly throughout the summer with sunny yellow flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Compact, easy to care for and a real mood creator in the garden.
Hypericum (St. John's wort): sunny shrubs that flower for months
If you want your garden to shine with lots of yellow flowers in summer, Hypericum, also known as St. John's wort, is the obvious choice. These compact, cheerfully flowering shrubs are in the spotlight for months with their cheerful yellow flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green willow-like leaves. Thanks to their versatility – from border plants to low hedges and even in pots – they are loved by gardeners who enjoy plants that provide long-lasting pleasure but require little care.
What makes Hypericum so special?
Hypericum is a deciduous, bushy shrub that usually grows to between 60 and 120 centimetres in height. Its most striking feature is its flowers: bright and sunny yellow, often with playful stamens. While many shrubs only flower for a short time, Hypericum keeps the garden colourful from June to September. Some varieties surprise us with decorative berries after flowering. Once the plant is well established, Hypericum is highly resistant to drought.
Planting and caring for Hypericum in the garden
One of the biggest advantages of Hypericum is its combination of long flowering period and reliability. Wherever you plant the shrub, in a border, in a pot or simply on its own, it adapts effortlessly. If you place it in full sun, it will flower most profusely. However, it also does well in a spot with a few hours of shade, as long as the soil is well-drained.
Hypericum is also strong, easy to maintain, frost-resistant and drought-tolerant. Light pruning in early spring keeps the shrub fresh and compact. That's all it really needs.
Sunny Boulevard®: Hypericum at its best
Within the wide range of St. John's wort, Hypericum Sunny Boulevard® from Proven Winners® deserves special attention. This variety has even better winter hardiness (down to -25°C), flowers for an extra-long period, is highly resistant to disease and can withstand drought very well. With a height and width of around 90 to 120 centimetres, it remains compact, making it suitable for any location: in a border, as a hedge or in a pot.
What makes Sunny Boulevard® special is its exuberant flowering, which lasts from mid-summer to autumn. Even when other shrubs have already finished flowering, this Hypericum is still in full bloom. It is also extremely strong, completely hardy and easy to maintain. A light pruning in the spring is enough to ensure a fresh, full shrub year after year.
Hypericum in your garden!
Hypericum, or St. John's wort, is the summer-flowering shrub that brings together colour, simplicity and nature. With its months of flowering, strong and compact growth and versatile uses, it fits into any garden. Plant it in a border or in a pot and enjoy flowers that attract bees and butterflies and berries that welcome birds.
FAQ
When does Hypericum (St. John's wort) flower?
Hypericum flowers from June to September, often with hundreds of yellow flowers at once. The Sunny Boulevard® variety flowers for an extra-long period, often well into autumn.
Is Hypericum hardy?
Yes, Hypericum is hardy. Sunny Boulevard® tolerates temperatures down to around -25 °C.
Where is the best place to plant Hypericum?
Hypericum grows best in full sun, but also does well in partial shade. Ensure well-drained soil so that the roots do not remain too wet.
How do I prune Hypericum?
Prune Hypericum back lightly in early spring. This will keep the shrub compact and fresh, and encourage rich flowering in summer.
Which Hypericum variety is the most special?
Proven Winners® Hypericum Sunny Boulevard® is one of the strongest and longest-flowering selections. It remains compact, flowers from mid-summer to autumn and is very drought-resistant.