Cupid's Dart 'Alba'
Catananche caerulea
Lovely, papery blooms that flower through the summer. They have a naturally long vase life and are perfect for drying too. We love them paired with meadowy flowers like Ammi Majus and poppies.
Sow under cover from early spring. Cover with a light layer of vermiculite, place on a heat mat with a propagator lid or a bright windowsill. As soon as you see germination remove the lid and make sure it's the seed tray has lots of light. Pot on and plant out after the last frost.
Once the flowers have faded, a silvery seed pod remains which dry extremely well. Bunch the stems and hang in a dry environment, out of direct sunlight.
Hardy Perennial
Aspect: Full Sun
Spacing: 12 inches apart
Height: 2-3ft
Catananche caerulea
Lovely, papery blooms that flower through the summer. They have a naturally long vase life and are perfect for drying too. We love them paired with meadowy flowers like Ammi Majus and poppies.
Sow under cover from early spring. Cover with a light layer of vermiculite, place on a heat mat with a propagator lid or a bright windowsill. As soon as you see germination remove the lid and make sure it's the seed tray has lots of light. Pot on and plant out after the last frost.
Once the flowers have faded, a silvery seed pod remains which dry extremely well. Bunch the stems and hang in a dry environment, out of direct sunlight.
Hardy Perennial
Aspect: Full Sun
Spacing: 12 inches apart
Height: 2-3ft
Catananche caerulea
Lovely, papery blooms that flower through the summer. They have a naturally long vase life and are perfect for drying too. We love them paired with meadowy flowers like Ammi Majus and poppies.
Sow under cover from early spring. Cover with a light layer of vermiculite, place on a heat mat with a propagator lid or a bright windowsill. As soon as you see germination remove the lid and make sure it's the seed tray has lots of light. Pot on and plant out after the last frost.
Once the flowers have faded, a silvery seed pod remains which dry extremely well. Bunch the stems and hang in a dry environment, out of direct sunlight.
Hardy Perennial
Aspect: Full Sun
Spacing: 12 inches apart
Height: 2-3ft
