Honeywort 'Pride of Gibraltar' (Cerinthe major v. purpurascens), 10 seeds

Honeywort 'Pride of Gibraltar' (Cerinthe major v. purpurascens) - An annual herbaceous plant, grows up to 60–90 cm. Characteristic violet–purplish-red inflorescences and stiff bluish-green leaves give the plant an interesting visual effect. Blooms from mid-summer to autumn, attracting bees and butterflies, and is excellent for decorative and ecological gardens.

Sow in spring for seedlings or directly outdoors after frost. Seeds germinate within 10–20 days. Thin seedlings to about 30 cm apart. The plant prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil, is undemanding and easy to care for. Excellent for planting in flower beds, pots or balconies. In autumn, very good self-seeding occurs. In spring, you can expect cerinthe to appear again.