Honeywort 'Pride of Gibraltar'
Cerinthe major purpurascens
 
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
 
 
Details:
Life Cycle: Annual
Site: full sun
Height: 32 -38 "
Days to maturity: 65-70 days
Seed Depth:1/4"
Plant spacing: 9-12”
Approx seeds per packet: 20
 
 
How to Grow:
Sow 6 weeks before last frost directly into cell packs. Harden off and transplant outside after the last frost.
 
Harvest:
Fresh: Harvest when bracts darken to blue and flowers are purple.Dip cut stems  in boiling water for 5-10 seconds,then can submerge in cool water to hydrate.
 
Vase Life:
With a proper care and handling will last 7-10 days