Plants > Climbers

honeywort [2]

Cerinthe major

Genus: Cerinthe
Family: Boraginaceae
Common Names: wax plant

About this plant

An annual growing to 60cm, with pale green leaves and tubular, maroon and yellow flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sheltered position in full sun

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in gentle heat in spring, plant out when the danger of frost has passed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerLow MaintenanceHedging Screens

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years