Cerinthe major | Honeywort biennial you won't see their flowers

you won't see their flowers until a summer shower triggers the flowers to appear

Found naturally in moist soil in meadow or marshlands

The form of these plants looks excellent placed with other softer flowers

from its crinkly rosette of leaves through to the stems of dainty flowers that wave beautifully in a breeze

Also known as Morning Iris

Cerinthe major | Honeywort biennial you won't see their flowersWe 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