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Cupid's Dart are easy to grow. They prefer full sun, and a rich, well drained soil. They are a drought tolerant plant. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week.
- How do you grow Cupids darts?
- Does Cupids Dart spread?
- Is Cupids Dart a perennial?
- How do you grow Catananche?
- How do you plant Cupids Dart seeds?
- Is Cupids Dart deer resistant?
- Is Catananche a perennial?
- Can you divide Catananche?
- How do you care for Catananche?
How do you grow Cupids darts?
Sow Cupid's Dart seeds directly into the garden at mid spring, or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the date of your last killing frost for blooms during the first year. The seeds should covered lightly with fine soil or growing mix.
Does Cupids Dart spread?
Borne on upright leafless stems, the showy blooms rise above a low clump of narrow gray-green grassy leaves. Add these Cupid's Darts to a sunny spot where you want a bright color splash with no maintenance!
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| Hardiness | 3 – 8 What's My Zone? |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
Is Cupids Dart a perennial?
Catananche caerulea, or cupid's dart, is a flowering perennial native to Europe. It forms clumps up to 30 inches (76 cm.) tall with thin, wiry stems and blue or lavender, daisy like flowers. The leaves are narrow, grass like, and grayish green.
How do you grow Catananche?
Sow indoors 3mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost and keep moist. Germination takes 7-14 days. Keep in light, but not direct sunlight. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots.
How do you plant Cupids Dart seeds?
To do an early planting, sow Catananche caerulea seeds indoors using moist seed compost and starter trays. Sow the Cupid's Dart seeds on the surface and lightly cover the flower seeds with moistened soil. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination.
Is Cupids Dart deer resistant?
COLD HARDY and deer resistant, plus butterflies! Ancient Greeks and Romans used the flowers as the main ingredient in love potions, hence the amorous common name “Cupid's Dart”.
Is Catananche a perennial?
Catananche caerulea Major is a superb hardy perennial that flowers from June through to September and reaches a height of up to 75cm. ... These wonderful flowers sit atop grey-green strap-shaped foliage that contrasts well against the eye-catching flowers.
Can you divide Catananche?
As Catananche are perennials they should be cut back in the autumn, however you may prefer to treat the plant as an annual as they are short lived. More seeds are easy to get as the plant selfs readily, alternatively you can take root cuttings towards the end of winter, or even divide the plant in the spring.
How do you care for Catananche?
Catananche caerulea (Cupid's dart) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
- Suggested uses. Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Gravel.
- Cultivation. Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. ...
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