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Cupids Dart Seeds - Blue
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Cupid's Dart (Catananche Caerulea Blue) - What a wonderful perennial for cottage gardens or flower borders. Grown from Catananche caerulea seeds, this long-stemmed flower is superb for cutting. Commonly known as Cupid's Dart or Love Plant, it is well-known for its stunning blue blooms with dark blue eyes and resistance to drought.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Cupid's Dart (Catananche Caerulea Blue) - What a wonderful perennial for cottage gardens, xeriscape landscaping, or flower borders. Commonly known as Cupid's Dart or Love Plant, it is well-known for its stunning blue blooms with dark blue eyes. The bloom season for Cupid's Dart is long, lasting all summer and into fall. Hot summers in full sun and poor soil does not keep this Cupid's Dart plant from performing well as it is quite resistant to heat and drought.
Common Questions
Can I use cupid’s dart as a cut flower?
Yes, cupid’s dart is great for both dried flower and fresh flower arrangements.
How often should I divide my plants?
Ideally, they should be divided annually.
What are some good companion plants for cupid’s dart?
Some plants that go well with cupid’s dart are yarrow, baby’s breath, purple coneflower, gaura, lambs ear, black eyed susan, shasta daisy and ornamental grasses.
