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Cream & Plum Annual Cerinthe major Seeds – Two-Tone Honeywort with Silvery-Blue Foliage for Pollinator Gardens
🌸Unique Two-Tone Cream & Plum Flowers for Your Garden
This Cream & Plum Annual Cerinthe (Cerinthe major) offers a stunning, elegant display of nodding, tubular, bell-shaped flowers with a beautiful two-tone coloration — creamy white at the base transitioning into a deep plum-purple to maroon at the tips, set against striking, silvery-blue to slate-blue leaves with a waxy texture. The flowers are held on slender stems above the beautiful foliage. This easy-to-grow annual blooms from late spring through summer and is a magnet for bees and butterflies, making it an essential plant for any pollinator garden. It is also deer-resistant and adds a unique, elegant touch to any garden.
🌱How to Plant & Grow
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Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sun per day). Tolerates light shade but will flower less intensely.
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Tolerates poor soil. Does not tolerate waterlogged roots.
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Germination Time: 14–30 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C). Darkness aids germination.
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Days to Maturity: 60–80 days from seed to flower.
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Mature Height: 12–24 inches (1–2 feet). Spread: 12–18 inches.
📏Spacing & Seeding Instructions
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Plant Spacing: Space plants 12 to 15 inches apart.
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Seeding Density (Per Square Foot): For mass planting, sow 4–6 seeds per square foot.
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Sowing Depth: Surface sow. Press seeds gently into the soil but do not cover – they need light to germinate.
📅 Growing Calendar
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Stage |
Northern States (3–5) |
Mid-Atlantic (6–7) |
Southern States (8–10) |
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Start Indoors |
Late March – Early April |
Early – Mid March |
Late February – Early March |
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Transplant Outdoors |
Late May – Early June |
Early – Mid May |
Late March – Early April |
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Direct Sow (after frost) |
Late May – Mid June |
Mid May – Early June |
Early – Mid April |
Important Note:Cerinthe is a warm-season annual. Do not plant until soil temperature has reached at least 60°F (15°C). It will not survive frost.
🧑🌾 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
Start Indoors (Recommended for all zones):
- Fill seed trays with moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep. Cover lightly with soil. (Seeds germinate best in darkness.)
- Place the tray in a warm area (65–70°F) with bright, indirect light.
- Seedlings emerge in 14–30 days. Move to a bright location.
- After 4–6 weeks, harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before transplanting outdoors.
Direct Sow (Best for Zones 8–10):
- Wait until soil temperature reaches 60°F (15°C) and all frost danger has passed.
- Prepare a well-drained bed in full sun. Remove weeds and loosen soil.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds 2–3 inches apart in rows.
- Water gently to avoid washing seeds away.
- After 3–4 weeks, thin seedlings to 12–15 inches apart.
Ongoing Care:
- Watering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, water only during prolonged dry spells. The plant is moderately drought-tolerant.
- Fertilizing: Do not fertilize. Honeywort prefers poor soil and will produce more flowers when grown lean.
- Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage a longer bloom period.
- Overwintering: This is an annual. It will die back after the first frost.
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Application Method: Please send your order cancellation request to our official customer service email (support@zestseeds.com). The email subject must state “Order Cancellation Request + Order Number.” The email body should include your name, contact information, order number, and the reason for cancellation to help us verify and process your request quickly.
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After you successfully place your order, we will complete preparation and warehouse review within 1-3 business days. To ensure the quality of the seeds, we conduct strict packaging inspections on each batch of seeds to ensure they are dry and undamaged before handing them over to our logistics partners for shipment.
Note: If your order contains multiple types of seeds or if there are holidays or peak order periods, the preparation time may be extended by 1-2 business days. We will inform you in advance on the order page or via email.
Ⅲ.Logistics Shipping Times
| Region | Estimated Transit Time |
| United States | 7-12 Business Days |
| Canada | 8-13 Business Days |
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- Email: support@zestseeds.com
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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