Pride of Gibraltar Cerinthe Flower Seeds

Cerinthe - Pride of Gibraltar (Heirloom) - Cerinthe major atropurpurea Annual Exclusive in vogue in plant lovers' circles. Fascinating rangy annual's indigo-violet flowers dangle gracefully from bronzy-blue bracts above succulent round leaves. Soil & Water: Prefers well drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate dappled light. Planting & Growing: Start indoors or outdoors once conditions permit. Sow 4-6" apart, 3/4" deep. Keep moist, but not soggy with a strong light source. Thin to 8-12" apart, trimming rather than pulling so as not to disturb root zone.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Cerinthe major atropurpurea
• Plant type: Hardy Annual
• Growth habit: Weeping
• Crop category: Flower seed
• Recorded feature: Plant Spreads
• Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: above 50°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 7-10 Days
• Height At Maturity: 2 to 2-1/2 feet
• Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 8-12"

Prepare a weed-reduced seedbed for Pride of Gibraltar Cerinthe Flower and use the recorded planting season, depth, and light requirements. Press shallow-sown seed into good soil contact and keep the seed zone from drying during establishment. Thin or transplant only when the growth habit and spacing call for it. Leave enough room for mature width and air movement. Bloom timing and final height can shift with sowing date, climate, soil, moisture, and competition, so use listed figures as planning ranges.

Place Pride of Gibraltar Cerinthe Flower where its recorded height and growth habit fit the surrounding planting. Shorter companions can be positioned toward bed edges, while taller stems need room where they will not shade small seedlings too early. If cutting flowers, harvest with clean tools at the stage appropriate to the bloom form. If leaving flowers in place, observe how bloom sequence changes through the season and record which sowing date performed best at the site.

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