Catananche caerulea
Common name: Cupid's Dart
Grow the stunning Catananche caerulea 'Major' for a beautiful blue addition in your garden.
-10 to -15°C
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This pretty perennial has the intriguing common name Cupid's Dart - the botanical name is derived from a Greek word meaning 'a strong incentive' and Greek women used the plant as part of a love potion. No recipe for this potion was available but, nonetheless, you will fall in love Catananche caerulea's dusky blue-lilac flowers that resemble gently frilled daisies and have a deeper purple centre with a peppering of yellow stamen. Plant it in full sun with well-drained soil and it will reach a height of 100cm and spread to 50cm. Although technically a perennial it is often treated as an annual and is ideal for planting in meadows or as a larger group in your borders. The leaves are sparse, basal rosettes of grey-green colour so a group of at least 3 plants together will show off its best asset - an abundance of flowers from June to September. Keep the seed heads to add further Autumn interest to your garden.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Catananche caerulea P9 |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cupid's Dart |
| Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) |
| Colour | Purple |
| Type | Perennial |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.00 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.50 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
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