Caerulea (Catananche)
Latin Name: Catanache caerulea
Item #: 5002001
Difficulty:
Easy
Suitable for Cutting:
Yes
(18 in/46 cm) Semi double 2 in/5 cm, light to mid blue papery blooms have unique sculptured overlaid petals. Pkt. contains 30 seeds.
(18 in/46 cm) A few smaller blooms the first year - lots of larger blooms the following years. Semi double 2 in/5 cm, light to mid blue papery blooms have unique sculptured overlaid petals. Thin 8 in/20 cm leaves, wiry stems. Blooms Aug./Sept. Pkt. contains 30 seeds.
CATANANCHE (Cupid's Dart)
Perennial Approx. 8, 000 seeds per oz/28 g
CULTURE: Sow March 15th, cover seeds lightly. Germinate at 72°F/22°C for about 10 days. Grow plants cool at 55°F/13°C. Can be sold green in paks about 13-15 weeks from sowing. Prefers humus-rich, well drained soil. Suitable for areas in full sun or light shade. Will tolerate alkaline soils but may be short lived in heavy clay soils. Winter-indoor seeding will produce bloom the first summer. The attractive blue flowers can be used fresh or dried as an everlasting.
