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Cerinthe major purpurascens

65 - 70Days to maturity

A seed worth growing

Kiwi Blue Cerinthe Seed

Item #HSC-CER-001-PKT

Nodding blue bells for bouquets.

Kiwi Blue bears drooping, brilliant blue-purple flowers over gray-green leaves, an elegant, prolific filler for arrangements.

Bees and hummingbirds visit, and it takes cool weather in stride. Also called honeywort.

Flowers about 65–70 days from sowing, on plants 28–32" tall. Open-pollinated.

Specs

Packet: 100 seeds
Average 510 seeds per oz.
Plant height: 28–32"

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Cerinthe major purpurascens
Days To Maturity: 65 - 70 days
Life Cycle: Annual
Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Start 6 weeks ahead

In cell packs.

12–18" apart

Moderate fertility.

Feed regularly

Grow at 65–75°F.

Cut when bracts blue

Nodding stems.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 5–21 days, held at 65–85°F (18–29°C).

Starting indoors

Recommended. Sow straight into cell packs about 6 weeks before your last frost; harden off and plant out after it.

Direct sowing

After the last frost, 1/4" deep.

Growing on

Keep seedlings around 65–75°F and feed them often.

Plant spacing

12–18".

Soil

Moderately rich soil that drains well.

Light

Full sun.

Harvest

Cut once the bracts turn blue and the flowers purple.

Uses

Bouquets, borders and beds; a draw for bees and hummingbirds.

Hardiness

Grown as an annual.

Scientific name

Cerinthe major purpurascens

Packet

100 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 510 on average.

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