Hypericum ‘Hidcote’

Small, compact shrub.

Prefers moist, well drained soils. Will tolerate rocky and sandy soils.

Hypericum 'Hidcote' is a low growing, spreading shrub or groundcover with large (1 to 2 inch diameter) showy yellow flowers. The flowers are mildly fragrant and are set off well against the pinnate blue green foliage. Garden uses include a groundcover, low hedge, or shrub border. Will dieback to the ground in the winter and regrow shoots in the spring in colder climates.

Blue green leaves

Reddish brown stems

Five-petaled yellow flowers are 2.5-3 inches wide. Flowers in late spring or early summer, continuing intermittently through the summer.