Blue Shrimp Cerinthe Seeds – Flower Plant
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Blue Shrimp Cerinthe Seeds
Blue Shrimp Cerinthe is an ornamental flowering annual valued for its blue-green foliage and distinctive purple-blue bracts surrounding nodding flowers. It is suitable for cottage gardens, borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and landscape plantings where unique color and texture are desired.
Key Features
Distinctive Blue Bracts
Produces colorful blue-purple bracts that create a unique ornamental display.
Decorative Foliage
Features attractive blue-green leaves that add texture to garden plantings.
Pollinator Garden Value
Suitable for gardens designed to attract pollinating insects.
Versatile Planting Options
Suitable for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and mixed flower beds.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens' |
| Common Name | Blue Shrimp Cerinthe |
| Seed Type | Flower Seed |
| Growth Habit | Bushy Flowering Annual |
| USDA Zones | 2–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring, Fall |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Spring, Fall |
| Sowing Months | March–May, September–October |
| Germination Time | 7–21 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Mature Size | 18–30 in Tall × 12–24 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Suitable For Cottage Gardens, Borders And Pollinator Plantings
Blue Shrimp Cerinthe is grown for its blue-purple bracts, blue-green foliage, and distinctive flowering habit. It is suitable for containers, borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes where unique ornamental appeal is desired.