Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst'

Also Known As

Golden St John's Wort
Sunburst St. John's Wort
Sunburst St. Johnswort

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst' plant details

Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by brown and red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: hypericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: firescaping/fire wise, peeling bark, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright yellow flowers bloom in June and July amid leathery, sea-green leaves on stems that develop interesting peeling bark with age. 3' x 3' shrub.Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A great, low maintenance shrub for the mixed border. It forms 3' mounds of blue-green foliage and in mid-summer is topped by bright gold, 2" 'Starburst' blooms that continue thru September. Mature stems and branches are clothed in reddish bark that shreds and peels in thin flakes. This is a mounding Hypericum, not spreading.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

A wonderful low maintenance shrub for the mixed border, forming 3-4' mounds of blue-green foliage with bright golden starburst blossoms in high summer.

By: Avant Gardens

Fabulous foliage for a Hypericum. The semi-evergreen blue-green leaves densely cloak this low domed hardy shrub and pair oh so well with the cheery yellow flowers which have not an ounce of shyness. Easy plant for for our area with very average water needs.