Blue Shrimp Flower Seeds Cerinthe major for Ornamental Garden Planting

Cerinthe ‘Blue Shrimp’ – Unique Blue Blooms for Ornamental Gardens
Enhance your garden with Cerinthe ‘Blue Shrimp’ (Cerinthe major) seeds, producing striking blue-purple flowers with unique shrimp-like blooms. This ornamental plant is perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Easy to grow and hardy, it adds texture, color, and attracts beneficial insects to your garden.

Features:

• Produces unique blue-purple “shrimp-like” blooms
• Ideal for ornamental borders, beds, and pollinator gardens
• Hardy and low-maintenance annual or short-lived perennial
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Adds vibrant color and texture to summer gardens

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Cerinthe major
• Common Name: Blue Shrimp
• Flower Color: Blue-purple
• Plant Type: Annual/short-lived perennial flowering plant
• Height: 60–80 cm (24–32 in)
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Spacing: 25–30 cm apart
• USDA Zones: 8–11

Planting & Growing Guide:

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after frost.
• Choose a sunny or lightly shaded location with well-drained soil.
• Sow seeds lightly and maintain even moisture until germination.
• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart for healthy growth.
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.