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Cerinthe Seeds - Major

50 Seeds
4.99
100 Seeds
8.99

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

18 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Purple

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Humus rich, moist but well-drained soil, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

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Honeywort (Cerinthe Major Purpurascens) - To attract hummingbirds to your garden, start some Honeywort seeds! Cerinthe Major Purpurascens Honeywort is a hummingbird magnet, and it attracts bees and birds yet it is resistant to deer. This Honeywort plant is fast-growing and so rewarding to grow from flower seeds.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

Cerinthe Honeyworrt Plants
Cerinthe Major Honeywort Seed Packets For Sale
Our Outsidepride Honeywort (Cerinthe Major Purpurascens) Flower Seeds are the suitable addition to any flower garden. Our fast growing flower seeds are naturally avoided by deer and produce stunning purple-blue flowers that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Well-suited for pollinator gardens, containers, and flower beds, Our annual flower bulbs grow in full sun to partial shade areas under USDA Zones 3-9 with well-draining soil. Easy to grow from seed, it blooms all summer and even self-sows for a continuous supply of abundantly beautiful blooms.
Honeywort Self-Sowing Blue Wax Flower
Self-Sowing Blue Wax Flower
Our Honeywort, also called Blue Wax Flower, is a self-sowing plant ensures continuous blooms every year. The stunning, vibrant flower plant not only beautify your garden but also naturally avoided by deer making them the suitable flowering plants for wildlife-prone areas.
Honeywort Long Blooming Season
Long Blooming Season
Honeywort offers an extended blooming season all summer long. It continuously bring color and life to your outdoor garden, making it a great choice of plant seeds to grow. Our long-lasting bloom makes it suitable for gardens that grow with constant visual appeal and activity.
Cerinthe Honeywort Ideal for Pollinators
Ideal for Pollinators
Honeywort is suitable for attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, contribute to a healthy pollinator garden habitat. Whether in flower beds or containers, our pollinator flower seed provides essential support to beneficial animals and insects and promotes wildlife in your garden.
Honeworth Suitable for Cut Arrangements
Attractive Purple Blooms
Honeywort’s stunning purple-blue blooms provide year-round beauty in any garden. The unique tubular flowers not only capture attention but stands tall at 18 inches. With its graceful form and vivid color, Our flower plants live outdoor, bringing lasting charm to your garden space.
Annual Honeyworth For Full Sun to Partial Shade
Honeywort flowering plants outdoor blooms beautifully in USDA Zones 3-9, reaching about 18 inches in height. With vibrant purple-blue flowers, it is suitable in full sun to partial shade, offering cool-toned beauty. It’s great for pollinator-friendly gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Our annual plant grows easily in humus-rich, well-drained soil, ensuring that your garden remains full of life and color all summer with minimal care required.
Pollinating Bee on Honeywort Flower
Create a pollinator haven with our Honeywort, an outdoor plant loved by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. The stunning outdoor plants live not only to attract vital pollinators but also create a visually captivating flower display. Suitable for containers or flower beds, Honeywort is an easy-to-grow plant that blooms throughout the summer. Its self-sowing nature ensures ongoing growth, making it a low-maintenance yet fulfilling addition to any garden, promoting both beauty and wildlife.
Planting Directions & Care For Cerinthe Honeywort Flowers
For effective results, sow seeds outdoors in early spring after the last frost or in late fall. Use 1-2 seeds per square inch for even coverage, lightly pressing the seeds into the soil and covering them with no more than 1/8 inch of soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination time of 14-21 days under 68F. Provide nutrient-rich soil lightly once during the growing season to promote robust growth and stunning, long-lasting blooms.

Honeywort (Cerinthe Major Purpurascens) - To attract hummingbirds to your garden, start some Honeywort seeds! Cerinthe Major Purpurascens Honeywort is a hummingbird magnet, and it attracts bees and birds yet is resistant to deer. This Honeywort plant is fast-growing and rewarding to grow from flower seeds. Cerinthe Major has nodding clusters of rich, purple-blue, tube-like flowers on arching stems. The foliage is unique and just as attractive with mottled bluish mauve leaves that spiral up the many branching stems.

Common Questions

Q

Do I need to deadhead my Cerinthe plants?

A

Deadheading will promote continued blooms.

Q

How is cerinthe used in landscaping?

A

Cerinthe is great for beds and borders, cottage gardens, city gardens, mediterranean gardens and it also grows well in containers where the plants will droop beautifully over the sides of your container.

Q

What are some good companion plants for Cerinthe major?

A

Some options for companion plants are: California poppy, Queen Anne’s Lace, Cleoma hassleriana and cosmos.

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