Catananche caerulea

Catananche caerulea

1 packet (100 seeds) @ $3.25

Catalog Code: 7963

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Catananche caerulea

Hardy Herbaceous Perennial

  • Flowers: Summer
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Height: 24 inches
  • Germination: Easy
  • Aftercare: Easy
  • Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden, Cut Flower, Dried Flower

Description

An easy to raise, free flowering plant for the front of the border. The brilliant sky blue flowers are freely produced and are excellent for cutting, lasting a long time in water. They can also be dried for winter decoration. Will flower the same year from a late winter sowing. Flowers summer. Height 60cm (2ft).

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:late winter to spring.

Sow in a good seed compost just covering the seed with compost and gently firm down compost. Germination usually takes 21-25 days at 19-24C (65-75F).

Growing Instructions

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 45cm (18in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil.