Cerinthe major | Honeywort Archive Loved by bees and pollinators

Loved by bees and pollinators

but best foliage colour usually occurs in part-sun locations where it can get at least 3-4 hours a day

Astrantia Rubra flowers continuously from late Spring through into late Autumn

Also known as Pin Cushion Flower and Sweet Scabious

Also a good candidate for mixed containers

Cerinthe major | Honeywort Archive Loved by bees and pollinatorsWe think self seeding plants are a gift to the garden and we just love this one! Cerinthe major or as it is commonly known Honeywort or Pride of Gibraltar is actually a native of the Greek Islands. The striking feature is the beautiful indigo violet bells rimmed in white that dangle gracefully from bronzy blue bracts that stand above the attractive grey green leaves. A standout plant for the summer garden, the nectar laden flowers are an absolute bee