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    • Photo of Cerinthe major flower by Hans Hillewaert

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    Cerinthe major

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 16"-24"
    • W: 16"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Cerinthe major plant details

    Cerinthe major is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average and lean soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cerinthe major

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, self-sowing, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cerinthe major

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average and lean

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The flowers on this Mediterranean annual are out of this world! Blue-purple bells dangle like precious jewels from glaucous, rubbery leaves. A lover of cool spring weather, this charmer does best in average to poor soil with sun and a splash of water now and again. Will reseed if happy. 2 ft x 2 ft. Annual in all zones.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cerinthe major plant

    How to Grow Cerinthe major

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'

    aka Cerinthe major 'Purpurescens', Blue Honeywort, Honeywort, Kiwi Flower, Pride of Gibralter

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Cerinthe retorta

    aka Greek Cerinthe

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Cerinthe retorta flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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