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Cerinthe major Purpurascens Honeywort

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By Robertr


Cerinthe major Purpurascens Honeywort (Cerinthe major Purpurascens)
  • Photo posted on 3 Aug, 2008
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An easy (and happily self-sowing) annual, with lovely silver, curving hoods, with deep purple bells, hanging like droplets below; only thing that seems to throw them is too rich a soil, they never grow as strong. Sear the stem ends in boiling water for thirty seconds if you want to add it to a cut flower display.



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wohlibuli
Wohlibuli
 

Very different, Robert. I like unusual looking flowers. I don't think I've ever seen this one.

3 Aug, 2008

amy
Amy
 

Thanks for the tip , I use them in displays they look gorgous hanging down ,

3 Aug, 2008



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