Cerinthe -Honeywort 6 Jumbo Plug Plants

🌸 Cerinthe- Honeywort 6 Jumbo Plug Plants

Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’, commonly known as Honeywort, is a distinctive and highly ornamental hardy annual, grown for its elegant blue-green foliage and nodding clusters of deep purple-blue bracts surrounding small, nectar-rich flowers.

Each arching stem carries layered, waxy bracts that create a striking, almost sculptural effect, bringing rich colour contrast and a relaxed, natural feel to borders and arrangements.

With its flowing habit and unique colouring, Honeywort adds depth, texture and a contemporary edge to both garden planting and cut flower displays.

🌱 Plant details

Our Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’ plug plants are grown here in South Devon using peat-free compost and supplied as a pack of 6 strong jumbo plug plants.

Each plant is carefully raised to ensure:

• strong, healthy root development
• upright, well-branched growth
• reliable establishment once planted

Plants are selected for uniformity and vigour, ensuring excellent performance in the garden and for cutting.

🌿 Hardiness & growing note

Cerinthe major ‘Purpurascens’ is typically grown as a hardy annual in the UK. In South Devon, it performs reliably throughout the growing season and may occasionally self-seed in favourable conditions.

It thrives in a sunny or lightly shaded position and prefers well-drained soil.

🌸 Flowering & habit

Honeywort produces arching stems lined with soft, rounded leaves and clusters of drooping, tubular flowers held within richly coloured bracts. The combination of foliage and bloom creates a fluid, layered look that moves gently through planting.

Plants develop a relaxed, branching habit, making them ideal for:

• cutting gardens
• mixed borders
• cottage garden planting

Its unusual colouring makes it especially valuable for adding contrast and interest to arrangements.

🌞 Flowering season

Cerinthe flowers from early spring into summer, with regular picking encouraging continued production of fresh stems.

🐝 Pollinator friendly

The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, making Honeywort a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

🌱 Growing conditions

Easy to grow and low maintenance, Cerinthe performs best in:

full sun or partial shade
well-drained soil

Once established, plants are relatively drought tolerant and thrive in lighter soils. Avoid heavy or waterlogged conditions, particularly in cooler weather.

Regular cutting will encourage fresh growth and prolong the display.

⭐ Why gardeners love Cerinthe Honeywort

Unique purple-blue bracts and glaucous foliage
Excellent for cutting and floral design
Adds structure and contrast to planting

🌿 Perfect for

Cutting gardens
Mixed borders
Cottage garden planting

🌸 Plant partners

Cerinthe pairs beautifully with our other annuals for cutting such as Sweet Rocket, Sweet Williams and Amni Majus.  These combinations create soft, naturalistic planting with layered texture and excellent cutting potential.

It also contrasts well with lighter, airy flowers, helping to anchor and balance planting schemes.

🌱 Our plants

Grown in South Devon
Peat-free compost
Supplied as 6 jumbo plug plants
Carefully selected for vigour and uniformity
Packed in biodegradable and reusable hado bags
Protected during transit for healthy establishment

🚚 Delivery information

Plants are dispatched in October when ready to be planted outdoors or overwintered in a polytunnel or greenhouse.

You will receive tracking updates via text or email once your order has been despatched from the Royal Mail.

🌿 How to grow

We plant out ahead of the heavy frosts and cold nights to allow Cerinthe to get established before the Winter, spacing plants approximately 30–40 cm apart.

Water well after planting and keep lightly moist while establishing. Once settled, plants require minimal care, and regular cutting will encourage continued growth and flowering.