St. John's Wort 'Sunburst'
A popular cultivar, Hypericum frondosum ‘Sunburst’ (St. John’s Wort) is a tight, dense, upright, mounded shrub with large, golden-yellow flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), from early to mid-summer. Each cup-shaped flower presents 5 petals surrounding a prominent tuft of golden stamens. They are followed by reddish-brown fruits that ripen in fall and persist well into winter. When not in bloom, this shrub is still a pleasure to look at, thanks to its foliage of glossy blue-green leaves. Even when not in leaf, it remains attractive with its exfoliating cinnamon-brown to purplish bark on mature stems. This deer-resistant little shrub makes an excellent border plant and is perfect for adding bright summer color to the garden. Depending on the severity of the climate, this is an evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous shrub.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hypericaceae |
Genus | Hypericum |
Common names | St. John's Wort |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hypericaceae |
Genus | Hypericum |
Common names | St. John's Wort |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Hypericum frondosum ‘Sunburst’ (St. John’s Wort) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Hypericum frondosum ‘Sunburst’ (St. John’s Wort) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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