Cerinthe, featured at Sissinghurst Castle in England, is actually a native of the Greek Islands. This hard to find annual is decidedly a favorite in plant lovers’ circles. These fascinating and unusually-colored plants have indigo-violet bells rimmed in white that dangle gracefully from bronzy-blue bracts above rounded gray-green leaves. They make a show-stopping color accent in the garden or as cut flowers for indoor arrangements.

Plant In

March - April Mild climates Fall

Sun/Shade

Full sun or partial shade

Planting Depth

3/4 inch

Space Seeds

4 - 6 inches

Days to Germinate

7 - 10 days

Mature Height