Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'
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Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens' is a striking and unusual annual, prized for its rich blue-green foliage and deep purple-blue bracts that elegantly arch over tubular flowers. A magnet for bees and other pollinators, this Mediterranean beauty blooms from late spring through summer, bringing vivid colour and graceful movement to borders and containers.
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With its silvery-blue leaves and soft flower tones, it's perfect for adding texture and contrast in wildlife-friendly gardens. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Water moderately and protect from frost. Ideal for borders, gravel gardens, or patio pots.
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Supplied in approx. 1 litre containers.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
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