Hypericum dummeri 'Peter Dummer' - Compact St. John's Wort Ground Cover
Hypericum dummeri 'Peter Dummer', also known as St. John's wort, is a versatile, low-growing shrub perfect for vibrant ground cover and border planting. This compact plant has attractive, fresh green foliage that remains beautiful all season, producing abundant bright yellow flowers in summer with striking, star-shaped stamens. These blooms attract bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity in the garden.
Plant Specifications
This 40-pack offers exceptional value for larger garden projects. Each plant arrives in a 9cm recyclable growing pot, standing 10-25cm tall at delivery. The semi-evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, with leaves taking on attractive red hues during winter months. Golden yellow, saucer-shaped flowers bloom prolifically from June through September, each featuring distinctive orange anthers that create a stunning visual display.
Growing Conditions & Care
'Peter Dummer' is hardy and thrives in both full sun and partial shade, making it suitable for a variety of garden styles. This low-maintenance shrub demonstrates excellent drought tolerance once established, retaining its ornamental value even in dry periods. It performs well in most soil types and copes admirably with challenging conditions, including dry spots beneath trees or near walls.
Garden Applications
Ideal for adding color and structure to the garden, with a long flowering period and natural charm. Plant 3-5 per square meter for effective ground cover, or use along border fronts and pathways. The bushy, rounded habit creates neat mounds approximately 50-60cm at maturity, perfect for front-of-border positions. After flowering, attractive conical fruits develop, extending seasonal interest into autumn.
What You Receive
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.
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Typical Delivery Times
- Austria — 1-5 days
- Belgium — 1-3 days
- Bulgaria — 1-9 days
- Croatia — 1-7 days
- Czechia — 1-6 days
- Denmark — 1-6 days
- Estonia — 1-7 days
- Finland — 1-8 days
- France — 1-4 days
- Germany — 1-4 days
- Greece — 1-10 days
- Hungary — 1-6 days
- Ireland — 1-5 days
- Italy — 1-6 days
- Latvia — 1-8 days
- Lithuania — 1-7 days
- Luxembourg — 1-4 days
- Netherlands — 1-3 days
- Poland — 1-5 days
- Portugal — 1-6 days
- Romania — 1-8 days
- Slovakia — 1-6 days
- Slovenia — 1-5 days
- Spain — 1-5 days
- Sweden — 1-7 days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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