{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-cerinthe-major-purpurascens-seeds-1","title":"Mr Fothergills Cerinthe Major Purpurascens Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Cerinthe Major Purpurascens Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce striking, nectar-rich purple-blue flowers with glaucous foliage, adding an exotic look to sunny borders and containers while strongly attracting bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"233\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eExotic purple-blue flowers with deep blue bracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eHardy annual that flowers in the same year as sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eHighly attractive to bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eSuitable for containers and garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eEasy to grow and low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Cerinthe \u003cem data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eMajor Purpurascens\u003c\/em\u003e is a truly distinctive garden plant, offering an unusual combination of waxy blue-green foliage, dramatic bracts, and rich purple-blue flowers. Despite its exotic appearance, this hardy annual is remarkably easy to grow, making it a rewarding choice for gardeners of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eThe flowers are exceptionally high in nectar, making Cerinthe a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens, where it attracts bees and butterflies throughout a long flowering season. Thriving in full sun and most soil types, it performs equally well in borders or containers, adding height, colour, and architectural interest from late spring through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eBrand: Mr Fothergill’s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eProduct type: Flower seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eSeed count: 15 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eCerinthe major\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Purpurascens’ (Boraginaceae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eGenus: Annuals \/ Bedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003ePlant class: Hardy annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eColour: Blue and purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003ePlant height: Approx. 60cm (24in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eHabitat: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eSituation: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eSuitable for containers: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eWildlife friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eSow indoors from February to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eSow thinly on the surface of compost and lightly cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eKeep compost moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eHarden off young plants before planting outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eFlowers from May to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eWhy Choose These Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2262\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIdeal for gardeners looking for something a little different, Cerinthe Major Purpurascens combines exotic beauty with ease of care. Its long flowering season, container suitability, and strong pollinator appeal make it a standout choice for sunny gardens and patios alike\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergills","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57067552145792,"sku":"30231410","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/mr-fothergills-cerinthe-major-purpurascens-seeds.jpg?v=1769780079","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/mr-fothergills-cerinthe-major-purpurascens-seeds-1","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}