Cerinthe Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Cerinthe, commonly known as honeywort and botanically classified as Cerinthe major, is an annual flowering plant valued for its unique bracts and attractive foliage. It develops upright to slightly spreading stems with blue-green leaves and produces tubular flowers surrounded by colorful purple-blue bracts during the growing season. This plant adapts well to temperate climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. Cerinthe is commonly used in borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized planting, where it establishes easily from seeds and often self-seeds under favorable conditions.

Features

• Upright to spreading annual with blue-green foliage
• Produces tubular flowers with decorative purple-blue bracts
• Suitable for borders and cottage gardens
• Adapted to sunny, well-drained conditions
• May self-seed in favorable environments

Specifications

• Scientific name: Cerinthe major
• Common name (US): Honeywort
• Seed type / variety: Purple blue variety
• Growth habit: Upright annual
• USDA zones: 2-11 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Spring or fall
• Growing season: Spring to early summer
• Sowing Season:
  • Spring: March to May
  • Fall: September to October
• Germination time and conditions: 1-3 weeks at 15-20°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Well-drained soil, moderately fertile
• Watering needs: Low to moderate once established
• Mature plant size: 30-60 cm height, 30-45 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 25-30 cm between plants