Cerinthe major | Honeywort Cut flower garden Like other Achilleas

Like other Achilleas

A biennial best treated as an annual

We have so many varieties of Achillea in our garden and we love them all

but a covering of mulch will retain some moisture

Division of plants should occur every few years to ensure that it flowers to its maximum potential

Cerinthe major | Honeywort Cut flower garden Like other AchilleasWe 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