Cerinthe species can be categorized as annuals, biennials, or perennials. They typically feature simple, frequently grey-tinged foliage and produce tubular flowers that are arranged in a hanging terminal cluster, accompanied by noticeable bracts.

Cerinthe

Cerinthe 'Golden Bouquet'

Cerinthe glabra

Cerinthe glabra subsp. tenuiflora

Cerinthe longiflora Viv.

Cerinthe major

Cerinthe major 'Kiwi Blue' is an upright annual that grows up to 60 cm tall. Its leaves are somewhat fleshy and exhibit a blue-green hue, closely adhering to the pale green stems. During spring and summer, it produces pendulous, tubular flowers in shades of purple, accompanied by clusters of bracts that transition from blue-green to deep blue as the season progresses.

Cerinthe major 'Kiwi Blue'

Cerinthe major 'Mignonette'

Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens' is an upright annual or sometimes biennial, reaching heights of up to 60 cm. Its foliage features blue-green leaves with subtle white spots. The plant produces tubular deep purple flowers, which may have yellow tips, surrounded by prominent purple bracts. Blooming occurs in spring and summer.

Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'

Cerinthe major 'Rhubarb and Custard'

Cerinthe major 'Yellow Candy'

Cerinthe major 'Yellow Gem'

Cerinthe major subsp. gymnandra

Cerinthe major var. atropurpurea

Cerinthe minor

Cerinthe minor 'Bouquet Gold'

Cerinthe minor subsp. auriculata

Cerinthe minor subsp. minor

Cerinthe minor var. hispida Turvill

Cerinthe palaestina

Cerinthe retorta

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