#141 - Cerinthe - A Fabulous Filler Flower

About this episode

Lisa and Layne discuss the benefits and cultivation of Cerinthe 'Kiwi Blue' as a filler flower for bouquets.

Looking for an elegant filler to amp up your bouquets? Interested in learning how to grow Cerinthe (aka honeywort) as a cool flower? Today, Lisa and Layne discuss the beautiful foliage and blooms of Cerinthe 'Kiwi Blue' (Cerinthe major). They cover why home gardeners and flower farmers should consider growing it and offer tips on seed starting, harvesting, and more. Listen to the podcast and learn how to boost your bouquets with the charming, nodding stems of Cerinthe! The video version of Lisa and Layne's conversation will be posted to The Gardener’s Workshop’s YouTube channel, where all “Seed Talk” episodes are organized into a ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ . In addition, auto-generated transcripts are available for viewing on YouTube. If there is a question or topic you would like to hear discussed on a future episode of “Seed Talk”, please fill out the form linked below. We would love to hear your suggestions! Mentions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" YouTube Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Online Course: Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest Shop: Cerinthe 'Kiwi Blue' Seeds Episode 95 - Flower Conditioning Products & Process ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Seed Talk" Topic Suggestion Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TGW…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lisa Mason Ziegler, Layne Angelo

Topics covered

• filler flowers
• growing Cerinthe
• bouquet enhancement
• seed starting
• flower farming

Keywords

• Cerinthe
• honeywort
• filler flower
• seed starting
• flower farming
• bouquets
• harvesting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Gardener’s Workshop, TGW YouTube Channel, TGW iPhone App, TGW Android App

Products: Cerinthe 'Kiwi Blue' Seeds

Books & works: Seed Talk, Cool Flowers from Seed to Harvest

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