Cerinthe - Honeywort 'Kiwi Blue'
Cerinthe - Honeywort 'Kiwi Blue'
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With glaucous blue-green foliage and indigo-bracted blooms that deepen with cooler weather, Cerinthe major (Honeywort) ‘Kiwi Blue’ is a striking and unusual addition to both garden beds and bouquets. Its drooping, tubular flowers are rich in nectar and adored by bees, making it a pollinator magnet as well as a floral curiosity. Long, arching stems and a graceful habit give it a natural, flowing presence in wild-style arrangements.
Best for: Pollinator gardens, foliage interest, textural fillers in bouquets.
Approx 15 seeds per packet
Growing Information
| Season | Flowers from late spring into mid-summer – typically October to January. |
| Type | Foliage |
| Blooms | Multiple Stems |
| Edible | No |
| Spacing | Space 25–30cm apart to allow for arching growth. |
| Days to Germination | 5-21 days |
| Days to Maturity | 65-70 days |
| Sowing Tips |
Sow directly in early spring or autumn, or start in trays and transplant carefully (roots dislike disturbance). Lightly scarify seeds or soak overnight to encourage germination. Choose a sunny, free-draining position. |
| Growing Tips |
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Will tolerate light frosts and dry conditions once established. Pinch back young plants to encourage branching. Harvest stems when bracts are well-coloured – they last beautifully in the vase. May self-seed gently in the garden. |
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