Kiwi Blue Cerinthe Seed

Product ID:1933.111933

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Cerinthe major purpurascens

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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65 - 70 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Cold Tolerant Cold Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
Attracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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Cold Tolerant Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Attracts Beneficial Insects

Kiwi Blue Cerinthe Seed

Product ID:1933.111933

Prolific bouquet filler.

The drooping habit of the flowers makes an elegant addition to bouquets. The brilliant-blue flowers are complemented by the gray-green foliage. Attracts bees and hummingbirds. Also known as honeywort.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 28–32"
  • Packet: 100 seeds
  • Avg. 510 seeds/oz

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Cerinthe major purpurascens

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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65 - 70 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Cold Tolerant Cold Tolerant
Cold Tolerant
Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
Attracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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Cold Tolerant Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Attracts Beneficial Insects

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

5-21 days at 65-85°F (18-29°C).

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended): Sow 6 weeks before last frost directly into cell packs. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost.
Direct seed: Sow seeds 1/4" deep after last frost.

GROWING ON:

Grow at 65-75°F (18-29°C). Fertilize regularly.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Well-drained soil of moderate fertility.

PLANT SPACING:

12-18".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

HARVEST:

Fresh: Harvest when bracts darken to blue and flowers are purple.

USES:

Cut flowers, beds, and borders. Attracts bees and hummingbirds.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Cerinthe major purpurascens

ALTERNATE NAMES:

Honeywort

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