AN05075
Kiwi Blue
Honeywort Seeds
a.k.a. Blue Shrimp Plant, Blue Wax Flower
Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'
Incredibly attractive, 24-30 in. tall plants produce a wealth of steel-blue bracts that frame the nodding, rich purple-blue, bell-shaped flowers. Bloom is from June to September. Flowers are loved by hummingbirds and bees. Honeywort is a most agreeable garden companion, plants are easy to grow and flower color is easy to blend with other annuals and perennials. Plants self sow, are not invasive, and will be welcomed back to your garden year after year. A winter hardy perennial to zone 8, Kiwi Blue honeywort can be grown as an annual anywhere.
Growing Kiwi Blue Honeywort Seeds
Plant Honeywort Seeds: Sow seeds in cell packs or flats, press into soil and barely cover. Kept at 70°F., germination is in 5-21 days. Transplant seedlings into the garden 10-12 in. apart after all danger of frost.
Grow Honeywort: Full or part sun. Plants tolerate heat. Will accept a wide variety of soils as long as drainage is good. Decidedly drought tolerant, plants grow larger, bloom heavier with average water. Location and soil impact ultimate size. Given full sun, rich soil, ample water, honeywort can reach 4 ft. high. In sun, lean soil, with little water, plants rarely top 2 ft. In shade, honeywort will be shorter still. Good cut flowers when stems are singed with a match or plunged into boiling water. Flowers attract bees and hummingbirds. Plants are deer resistant.
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We guarantee all the seeds we sell for one full year from the date of purchase. If you are unsatisfied with any seeds purchased from Swallowtail Garden Seeds, we will issue a refund. For customers in the U.S., we can send one-time replacements or issue a refund.
