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Cupids Dart Seeds - Blue
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall
BLOOM COLOR
Lavender blue
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, gritty, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, gritty, pH 5.8 - 6.8
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
About...
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.
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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.
Gorgeous cut flower
Grown from Catananche caerulea seeds, this long-stemmed flower is superb for cutting. Cupid's Dart provides gorgeous fresh flowers for the vase, and these flowers also dry well, making attractive additions to dried arrangements.
Cupid's dart seed | blue
How to grow
How To Grow Cupid's Dart From Seed: Cupid's Dart will bloom the first year if the flower seed is planted early, in late winter. 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.
When seedlings are large enough to handle transplant them into 3 inch pots. Keep them in a light place but not in direct sun. Gradually harden Cupid's Dart plants to outside conditions for 10 - 15 days before planting them in their permanent place after frost season has passed.
- Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: 1/16 inch
Flower Specifications
Cupid's Dart performs best with regular deadheading to encourage continuous blooms. Good drainage is essential in winter as roots are susceptible to rot in soggy soils. Fertilizing is not necessary. Cupid's Dart plants will gently re-seed.
- Height: 24 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 8
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
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.
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 White) - Stir up some love in your garden and grow Cupid's Dart seeds! Native to southwestern Europe and once used as an ingredient in love potions, Catananche Caerulea, known as Love Plant or Cupid's Dart, is a short-lived drought resistant perennial that is ideal for border plantings. Love Plant Cupid's Dart forms clumps of grassy leaves which are accented by single white flowers with dark centers.
Excellent for cutting
The papery, white flowers are produced on slender, upright stems, all through summer and into the fall. The Cupid's Dart flower is excellent for cutting and using in either fresh or dried arrangements.
Cupid's dart seed | white
How to grow
How To Grow Cupid's Dart From Seed: Cupid's Dart will bloom the first year if the flower seed is planted early, in late winter. To do an early planting, sow Catananche Caerulea seeds indoors using moist seed compost and starter trays. Sow the Cupid's Dart flower seeds on the surface and lightly cover the flower seeds with moistened soil. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination.
When seedlings are large enough to handle transplant them into 3 inch pots. Keep them in a light place but not in direct sun. Gradually harden Cupid's Dart plants to outside conditions for 10 - 15 days before planting them in their permanent place after frost season has passed.
- Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: 1/16 inch
Flower Specifications
Cupid's Dart performs best with regular deadheading to encourage continuous blooms. Good drainage is essential in winter as roots are susceptible to rot in soggy soils. Fertilizing is not necessary. Cupid's Dart plants will gently re-seed.
- Height: 24 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 8
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
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.
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