Honeywort ‘Pride of Gibraltar’
Cerinthe major
Description
One of the most uniquely colored flowers I’ve ever grown, a single stem in full bloom can be silver, blue, purple, and green all at the same time. Featuring gracefully arching stems with nodding blooms, these plants are easy to grow and produce a bumper crop for many weeks. Honeywort combines beautifully with most other flowers, makes a great bouquet filler, and bees love it.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 70 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 70 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest once flowers are fully formed on arched stems, but before seeds start to form. Be sure to cut during the coolest part of the day to minimize wilting. Immediately after harvest, dip the bottom few inches of the stems in boiling water for 7 to 10 seconds, or use Quick Dip, then place into cool water. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.
Details
Description
One of the most uniquely colored flowers I’ve ever grown, a single stem in full bloom can be silver, blue, purple, and green all at the same time. Featuring gracefully arching stems with nodding blooms, these plants are easy to grow and produce a bumper crop for many weeks. Honeywort combines beautifully with most other flowers, makes a great bouquet filler, and bees love it.
Details
Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 70 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Height: 24 to 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 70 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest once flowers are fully formed on arched stems, but before seeds start to form. Be sure to cut during the coolest part of the day to minimize wilting. Immediately after harvest, dip the bottom few inches of the stems in boiling water for 7 to 10 seconds, or use Quick Dip, then place into cool water. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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