{"product_id":"cerinthe","title":"Cerinthe","description":"\u003cp\u003eCerinthe, also known as Honeywort, is a striking ornamental herb and a relative of borage. Its smooth, blue-green foliage and uniquely changing flower bracts make it a standout in any garden. The bracts deepen to a rich blue at night and shift to a soft purple in warmer daylight, creating an ever-changing display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favourite among pollinators, Cerinthe is low-maintenance and thrives with little effort, self-seeding freely to return year after year. Its graceful, arching stems and bell-shaped blooms make it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere Can You Grow Cerinthe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCerinthe thrives in Zones 4-9, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It grows beautifully in garden beds, cottage-style plantings, and containers, bringing an elegant yet wild charm to any setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the Mediterranean, Cerinthe has been grown for centuries as an ornamental plant and bee-friendly herb. Historically, it was prized for its nectar-rich flowers that attract pollinators, making it a valuable companion plant for vegetable and herb gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds directly outdoors in autumn or early spring for a continuous display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors in late winter and transplant after the last frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow in spring after the last frost or start indoors for an earlier bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Cerinthe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1cm (0.5in) deep, spacing plants 20-30cm (8-12in) apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately during establishment; Cerinthe is drought-tolerant once mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming, or allow them to self-seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems when bracts are fully coloured for long-lasting floral arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to Flower and Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave some flowers on the plant to develop seed pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once pods dry and turn brown, collect them before they fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry and Clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread seeds on a towel to dry completely before storing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store dried seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Properly stored seeds remain viable for up to 3 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811182817522,"sku":"MF-HERB-004","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Cerinthe_Plant.jpg?v=1772481893","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/cerinthe","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}