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Cerinthe major var. purpurascens (Honeywort)

Price range: £1.29 through £10.29

A beautiful border plant native to Southern Europe classed as an annual, but may well survive in sheltered spots in southern England over-winter. Reaching 18-24 inches, it has fleshy blue-green leaves with sea-blue bracts and clusters of rich purple-blue tubular hanging bell like flowers.

The colour intensifies with cooler autumn nights.

SKU: rng_CERINTHE MAJOR Categories: , ,
  • Sow under glass or indoors with warmth (21 c) Jan – Mar.
  • Sowing depth 1-2 mm in well – draining seed compost.
  • Germination 7-21 days.
  • Transplant when large enough to handle 2 in apart and grow on under glass.
  • Gradually acclimatize to outdoors before planting out in full sun after all danger of frost has passed 5 cm apart.
  • Can be sown directly to the flowering position from Mid Apr onward if spring has been warm.
  • Will readily self-seed.

Name: Cerinthe major var. purpurascens (Honeywort)
Genus: Cerinthe
Species: major var. purpurascens
English Name: Honeywort
Hardiness: Half-Hardy
Lifecycle: Annual
Sowing Months: Feb-Mar
Plant Out: Mar-May
Flowering: Jun-Sep

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