Cerinthe major ssp major 0
Family: Boraginaceae Subfamily: Boraginoideae Tribe: LithospermeaeGenus: Cerinthe
Synonym(s): Cerinthe gymnandra
English name: Blue shrimp plant
Zone: Mediterranean
Cerinthe major ssp major Observed in Italy by marekko (license)
References for the genus
- Phylogeny, karyotype evolution and taxonomy of Cerinthe L. (Boraginaceae), Selvi, Federico and Cecchi, Lorenzo and Coppi, Andrea. Taxon 2009 Vol. 58 pag. 1307-1325. DOI
General specifications
Annual or Biennial plant
Indigenous plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 3ºF
Leaf color: green gray
Flower color: violet
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,3ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from March until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 3ºF
Leaf color: green gray
Flower color: violet
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite Plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,3ft x 1,3ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from March until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Experiences in the garden
10-04-17A Obtaining 3 plants from nursery Le jardin de Rochevieille (Cultivated from unknown origin)
03-07-17 3x Dead plant: End of life.