Catananche caerulea
Catananche caerulea
Catananche caerulea
Catananche caerulea
Catananche caerulea
Catananche caerulea

Catananche caerulea

"Blue-flowered Cupid's dart"

Catananche caerulea

1 root ball — £6.90

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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in August/September

Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in September/October

Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days

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Description

Catananche caerulea, commonly known as blue-flowered Cupid's dart, is a delightful perennial that adds a touch of charm to any garden. With its dainty violet-blue, daisy-like blooms and dark central eye, it’s a plant that captures attention without being overly flashy. The soft, paper-like seedheads that follow the flowers continue to draw interest long after the petals have faded, creating a beautifully textured contrast in your garden. Whether planted in borders, cottage gardens, or wildflower meadows, Catananche caerulea offers a reliable display of colour from mid to late summer.

Reaching a height of 50cm to even 1m, Catananche caerulea brings vertical interest and a light, airy feel to your garden. The sturdy stems hold the blooms upright, while the delicate seedheads provide lasting beauty. Perfect for creating a soft, romantic feel, blue-flowered Cupid's dart works wonderfully as a cut flower, adding that wildflower elegance to floral arrangements. The plant thrives in well-drained, sunny spots and is a great addition to areas where a splash of colour and texture is needed. For a garden that’s both lovely and low-maintenance, Catananche caerulea is a delightful choice that’s sure to make you fall in love with its understated beauty.

Our Catananche caerulea plants are supplied as a root ball with healthy growth, ensuring a strong start. They are carefully shipped in our unique cardboard box, designed to keep them safe and in top condition. This ensures they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in their new home.

Key features

  • Comes back every year

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • Low maintenance

  • RHS Award (AGM)

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Catananche caerulea

  • Flower colour

    Blue, violet

  • Plant size

    9cm root ball

  • Established height

    50cm-1m

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    9 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    2-3 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun

  • Position

    Sheltered
    Exposed

  • Suitable for

    Borders
    Container
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Damp
    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Clay
    Loam-based compost
    Sandy
    Chalk

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak the Catananche caerulea roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting

    • Plant your "Blue-flowered Cupid's dart" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed before 1 September 2025
    You can expect your order in September 2025

    Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
    You can expect your order in October 2025

    Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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