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Catananche caerulea / 2L
Catananche caerulea
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Daisy-like, papery violet-blue flowers with indigo centres
- Slender, wiry stems rising above neat tufts of grassy green foliage
- Flowering window from July through September
- Excellent for fresh cut flowers and dried arrangements
- Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
- Compact and drought-tolerant once established
Overview
Catananche caerulea, commonly known as Cupid's Dart, is a charming herbaceous perennial cherished for its daisy-like, papery violet-blue flowers featuring striking indigo centres. Borne on slender, wiry stems above neat tufts of grassy foliage, these unique blooms bring light, airy texture and continuous summer colour to sunny borders, gravel gardens, and patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Striking papery violet-blue blooms with indigo centres that add wonderful texture to garden borders.
- Reliable summer flowering from July through to September.
- Outstanding qualities as both a fresh cut flower and a dried flower for home arrangements.
- High pollinator appeal, actively supporting bees and butterflies throughout the summer months.
- Drought-tolerant nature once established, making it well-suited to dry or coastal gardens.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Catananche caerulea |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Flower Colour | Purple, violet, blue, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | July to September |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, tufted, and upright |
| Mature Height | 50–100 cm |
| Mature Spread | 10–50 cm |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Loam, sand, or chalk with free-draining or well-drained qualities |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (down to -15°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a full sun position with south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Exposed, sheltered, or coastal locations are all suitable. |
|---|---|
| Soil Requirements | Grow in gritty, free-draining soil or sandy, loamy, or chalky textures. Sharp drainage is essential, as crowns can rot in damp winter conditions. |
| Watering | Maintain a low water need once established, keeping conditions dry to moderately dry. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading is recommended to prolong the flowering display, or late seedheads can be allowed to ripen. |
Perfect For
- Borders and middle or front of border displays
- Cottage garden schemes
- Gravel gardens and rockeries
- Coastal gardens
- Cut flower and dried flower gardens
- Container growing
Good to Know
- Demonstrates excellent drought and coastal tolerance.
- Provides valuable support for garden pollinators during the summer season.
- Supplied in a 2 litre nursery pot ready for planting.
Product Information
| Product Title | Catananche caerulea / 2L |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Catananche caerulea |
| Supplied Format | 2L pot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
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