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  • Close-up of a bright yellow Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, flower with green leaves in the background
  • Pink berries of and green leaves on a Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, plant with a blurred natural background
  • Close-up of green Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, leaves with dark berries on a blurred natural background
  • Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, in a wild garden setting.
  • Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, with berries in the garden.
  • Yellow flower Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, with green leaves on a blurred natural background
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Close-up of a bright yellow Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, flower with green leaves in the background
Pink berries of and green leaves on a Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, plant with a blurred natural background
Close-up of green Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, leaves with dark berries on a blurred natural background
Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, in a wild garden setting.
Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, with berries in the garden.
Yellow flower Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, with green leaves on a blurred natural background

Hypericum androsaemum | tutsan

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Grown from seed in living soil without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or carbon fuels.

ships spring 2026

Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as tutsan or sweet-amber, is a deciduous shrub that has been used medicinally for centuries. We grow it for its cheery yellow flowers, light ambergris scent, and attractive red fruits which are loved by birds and perfect in floral arrangements. 

Easy to grow in full sun or part shade on average or moist but well-drained soil. This shrub is perfectly happy in full shade, but flowering will decrease. Grow it as a low hedge or use in en masse. This plant quickly spreads by seed spread by birds. 

Hudson Valley Gardeners: Zone 5 is the very edge of this shrubs hardiness range. Woody stems may die back to the ground in very harsh winters. Simply discard the dead wood and enjoy the new shoots in spring. 

Zones: 5 to 8
Family: Hypericaceae
Type: Deciduous shrub 
Height: 24 to 36 in.
Spread: 24 to 36 in.
Exposure: full sun to part shade
Soil Conditions: average, medium, well-drained 
Bloom Time: May to August
Native Range: Europe, northern Africa, western Asia
Common Names: tutsan, sweet-amber, St. John's Wort, balm of the warrior's wounds, park leaves, androsemo

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Special Characteristics
  • Drought resistant
  • Fragrant
image credits

Daniel VILLAFRUELA, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
JLPC, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tangopaso, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Daniel VILLAFRUELA, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Close-up of a bright yellow Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, flower with green leaves in the background
Pink berries of and green leaves on a Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, plant with a blurred natural background
Close-up of green Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, leaves with dark berries on a blurred natural background
Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, in a wild garden setting.
Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, with berries in the garden.
Yellow flower Hypericum androsaemum, commonly known as sweet amber, with green leaves on a blurred natural background

Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for fall 2026 shipping. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded.

We will resume shipping as soon as temperatures cool in our location and yours. This can range from the beginning of September for northern locations to the end of October for hot locations (Texas). 

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

  • 4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
  • 1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
  • trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
  • seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Read more about our shipping policies here.

Nursery pick up

We will email you to schedule a day and time to collect your plants when they are ready in spring. Generally, plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

  • 4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
  • 2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
  • 1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.

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