Question

plant photo   Hi Susan, I saw this picture of a very interesting-looking plant in a home-projects magazine and I would love to know what kind of plant this is. Thank you, Daniella

Answer
Hi Daniella,

This is a type of Hypericum used as a filler by florists.  It is related to St. John's Wort (H. Perforatum).  There are many cultivars of this Hypericum Androsaemum (common name is Tutsan), in different colors.  One series is called "Flair", ie, orange flair, pinky flair, excellent flair, prince flair, etc.  The shrub is native to Eurasia.  There are about 400 species of Hypericum.  You can find more photos and information on growing it on the worldwideweb.

Thanking you,

Susan Tabor