Hypericum Berries

Hypericum Berries

Hypericum berries are the “gift that keeps on giving.” It’s the flower that will give you festive berries after giving you beautiful blooms. Let’s find out more about hypericum berries below.

About Hypericum Berries

Hypericum is quite the magical flowering plant with the ability to give not only flowers but berries. At the flowering phase, it produces unique golden-yellow flowers. But once the flowers die out, it brings out clusters of delicate berries. These berries range in colour, from white to dark red, adding to the flower’s rustic appeal.

It is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Hypericum berries come in different colours, such as pink, red, yellow, green, black, and white. You will find them in a wide array of bouquets, arrangements, and displays. With the berries’ many different colours, florists love to use them with other flowers, like wedding bouquets.

Scientific Name

Hypericum berries are from a plant that belongs in the Hypericum genus of the Hypericaceae family. The plant’s scientific name is Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as St. John’s Wort or tutsan. Hypericum’s name is from a Greek word meaning “Resembling Heather.” Sometimes, it’s also called “Coffee Bean Berry.”

Origin and History

The hypericum plant grows wild in various regions in the world, except tropical and arctic areas. People used hypericum traditionally for medicinal purposes. This plant is said to be used by the Knights during the Crusades. Thye used the plant to heal those who were wounded in battle.

Symbolism and Meaning

Hypericum berries may represent good health for their healing properties that can even help with anxiety and depression. They can also symbolise inspiration and cheer, ideal for when you want to lift someone’s spirits. Hypericum berries are also often used in wedding bouquets as they’re thought to bring good luck and hold off evil spirits. 

Arrangements

Hypericum berries may not be flowers, but they’re the perfect combination with all kinds of blooms. They can stand on their own as wedding bouquets, or you can add them to others to boost their texture and colour. A bouquet, arrangement, or display with hypericum berries can bring a cheery appearance to any floral gift.