Catananche caerulea 'Major'

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I love clear blue flowers in the border and cut for a vase, and there are few more radiant blue perennials than catananche. More
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I love clear blue flowers in the border and cut for a vase, and there are few more radiant blue perennials than catananche. Flowers last for ages both in the garden and vase, and you can hang them upside down to dry for winter arranging.

Genus Catananche
Group/Species caerulea
Variety Major
Type Perennial
Common Name Cupids Dart
Border Position Border (Middle)
Soil Type Broad Tolerance
Site Full Sun
Moisture Well-drained
Height 75cm (30in)
Spacing 45cm (18in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Grow in any moderately fertile and well drained soil. Plant with rotted manure in a sunny part of the garden, or in partial shade
Care Tips Cut back after flowering to encourage more blooms. Once established it has good drought resistance making it ideal for free draining soil. If grown on heavy soil it should be treated as a short-lived perennial.
Flowering June - September
Vase Life Strip the bottom leaves, and sear the stem ends for 10 seconds in boiling water and then place overnight in a bucket of cold water before arranging.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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