Cerinthe Major Purpurascens Seeds

Irish Plants Direct- Cerinthe Major Purpurascens Seeds

 

A striking annual with nodding purple blue flowers and silvery foliage, adored by pollinators and perfect for soft, romantic borders.

 

Cerinthe Major Purpurascens, also known as Honeywort, is a distinctive hardy annual with fleshy blue-green leaves and tubular, bell-shaped flowers in deep violet and indigo tones. As the season progresses, its foliage transforms into sea-blue bracts that cradle the blooms, creating a layered, architectural effect.

 

Loved by bees and hummingbirds, this variety adds movement and elegance to borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements. Heat tolerant and self seeding, it thrives in sunny spots and brings a touch of Mediterranean charm to any garden.

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 15

 

Sow: February – April (indoors or outdoors)

Germination: 14 – 21 days at 18–21°C

Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile; loam, clay, or sand; neutral to alkaline

Height: 60 cm

Harvest: June – September

Companion Plants: Salvia, echinacea, calendula

Avoid Planting With: Excessively wet or acidic soil

 

 

Sow seeds indoors from February to April in trays or pots filled with moist, well-drained compost. Cover lightly with sieved compost and maintain a temperature of 18–21°C. Germination typically takes 14–21 days. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into individual pots and grow on before planting out after the last frost. Space plants 30–45 cm apart in full sun or light shade.

 

Water moderately and deadhead to prolong flowering. Allow some plants to self seed for naturalised displays in future seasons.