How Do You Propagate A Hypericum Shrub?
Propagating hypericum shrubs is easy and inexpensive. Depending on which variety of hypericum you grow, they can be a pretty and hardy addition to your yard. Hypericum, also known as St. John’s Wort, Aaron’s beard or Rose of Sharon, is a semi-hardwood perennial shrub—or an invasive weed. The small weedy versions of hypericum, with yellow-blooming flowers, are invasive and noxious, but the blooming shrub varieties can be easily propagated. Hypericum shrubs are sturdy and resilient, and will tolerate nearly any soil type; they’re resistant to both drought and extreme heat. Prepare a rooting medium using a mixture of potting soil with a small amount of sand or perlite mixed in. Fill a 6-inch pot (with holes in the bottom) nearly full with the rooting medium, leaving a 1-inch space at the top. Position the pot on a small tray of sand or fine gravel to provide good drainage. Take cuttings from established hypericum. You’ll achieve best results with winter cuttings. Use a sharp, clean blad
