Catananche caerulea var. alba

Genus: Catananche

Species: caerulea

Variety: var. alba

Family Name: Compositae/Asteraceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 285B

English Name(s): White Cupid's Dart

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Perennial

Suitable for: Cut Flowers

Colour: White Cream

Flowers: June, July, August, September, October, November

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun

Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow direct 6-8 weeks prior to last expected frost. Sow 3mm deep with 10cm spacing. Ideal temp. 15-20°C. 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. Acclimatise and plant out from April with 50cm spacing.

Growing Instructions

Prefers a light soil with excellent drainage. Roots are prone to winter rot in wet areas. Requires little attention.

Cultivation Instructions

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooms. Allow some of the flower heads to set seed which can be collected. Fertilise in autumn and mulch.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 35

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.