Hypericum
Symbolism: Protection, healing, cheerfulness, and warding off ill fortune or negative energy.
Description: Renowned in floristry for its glossy, rounded berries (which form after small yellow flowers bloom) that come in vibrant shades of red, pink, peach, green, and burgundy. Its rich foliage and colorful berries provide excellent texture and visual warmth.
Named after: Derived from the Greek words hyper ("above") and eikon ("picture/icon"), referencing the historical tradition of hanging the plant above religious icons to ward off evil spirits.
Latin/Scientific name: Hypericum - Commonly called St. John's Wort/Millepertuis)
Native to: Temperate and subtropical regions across Europe, Asia, North America, and parts of Northern Africa.
Flowering period: Late spring through summer, with berries ripening and peaking from late summer into autumn.
Vase life: 10 to 14 days with proper water changes and fresh stem trims.
Popular use in floral arrangements or bouquets: Widely used as a textured filler element in autumn bouquets, winter holiday arrangements, boutonnieres, and rustic wedding designs.
Pet Toxicity: Mildly toxic to dogs and cats if ingested in large quantities; may cause mild digestive upset.
When in stock in our shops: Through out the year.
