Cerinthe, Pride of Gibraltar ~ 25 seeds
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Availability updated daily- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- Summer, Fall
Description
Cerinthe major atropurpurea
Hardy Annual
Summer/fall bloom
A butterfly, bee, & hummingbird favorite!
Cerinthe, featured at Sissinghurst Castle in England, is actually a native of the Greek Islands. This hard to find annual is decidedly a favorite in plant lovers’ circles. These fascinating and unusually-colored plants have indigo-violet bells rimmed in white that dangle gracefully from bronzy-blue bracts above rounded gray-green leaves. They make a show-stopping color accent in the garden or as cut flowers for indoor arrangements.
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Details
Plant In: March - April
Mild climates: Fall
Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Planting Depth: 3/4 inch
Space Seeds: 4-6 inches
Days to Germinate: 7-10 days
Mature Height: 2-2.5 feet
TO START OUTDOORS
In spring, once all danger of frost is past, sow seed directly where plants are to grow in ordinary well-drained soil in full sun. In mild climates, Cerinthe can also be sown in fall for spring blooms. Poke the large seeds into the soil about 3⁄4 inch deep and 4 to 6 inches apart and firm soil gently over them.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Start seeds indoors in 4 inch pots about 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date. Keep moist, but not soggy and provide a strong light source. Once seedlings are 4 to 6 inches tall, acclimate to outdoor conditions and transplant into a sunny spot, in well-drained garden soil. Thin or transplant seedlings 8 to 12 inches apart. Avoid disturbing seedling roots.
GROWING NOTES
Cerinthe prefers full sun, but can take dappled shade, although plants will be more rangy in habit. Be patient; plants are undistinguished until they come into bloom. By late spring, the dramatic blue bracts will turn more purple at the tips, then the clusters of purple bells trimmed with a white edge unfurl. Grow near pastel cleome or cosmos for an exciting color contrast.
More Information
| Mature Height (Range) | 25" - 36" |
|---|---|
| Spacing in Row | 4 - 6", thin/transplant to 8 - 12" apart |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
| Planting Depth | 3/4" |
| Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
| Plant Life Cycle | Hardy Annual |
| Bloom or Harvest Time | Summer, Fall |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Brand | Renee's Garden |