Hypericum : Flower Facts

Origins

Pronounced hy-PERRI-cum, common name St John's Wort. Native to the Himalayas and China, the plant has been cultivated in the UK since 1594 originally for its medicinal properties as an herbal antidepressant, but now also grown commercially for its ornamental berries. Hypericum has berries in shades of red, orange, brown and green as well as golden flowers like giant buttercups. Hypericum has increased massively in popularity over the last five years. Then there was only one general variety of hypericum widely sold. Now a days there are at least six or seven named varieties available, all with different characteristics.

Flower Availability and Vase Life

All Year round, 7 to 14 days