Hypericum 'Hidcote'

Hypericum 'Hidcote'

Reliable, generous, and effortlessly cheerful, Hypericum calycinum 'Hidcote' is one of the most free-flowering shrubs available for the British garden. From midsummer through to autumn, it produces a continuous succession of large, saucer-shaped golden-yellow flowers with a distinctive boss of fine stamens at the centre — a display that few shrubs of its size can match. Semi-evergreen in milder areas, it provides year-round structure alongside its exceptional flowering performance.

Why Choose Hypericum 'Hidcote'?

• Exceptionally long flowering season — large golden-yellow blooms from midsummer to autumn
• Fast-growing and vigorous — quickly establishes as ground cover or an informal hedge
• Semi-evergreen habit — retains foliage through mild winters for year-round interest
• Low maintenance and highly adaptable — tolerates shade, poor soils, and dry conditions
• Attractive to bees and pollinators throughout the flowering season
• RHS Award of Garden Merit — a proven, dependable performer in UK gardens

Growing Conditions

Plant in full sun to full shade in any well-drained soil. One of the most shade-tolerant flowering shrubs available. Cut back hard in early spring to encourage vigorous new growth and a strong flowering display. Fully hardy across the UK.