blue-flowered Cupid's dart

How to Grow and Care for blue-flowered Cupid's dart

blue-flowered Cupid's dart · Catananche caerulea
Also known as: blue cupidone; blue succory; compulsion-of-love; cornflower; flower of love; Greek love plant; blue daisy

Suited to any well-drained soil in full sun; good drought resistance. Often short-lived especially if grown on heavy soil

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between wateringsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing blue-flowered Cupid's dart

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed monthly during active growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Suited to any well-drained soil in full sun; good drought resistance. Often short-lived especially if grown on heavy soil

How to Water blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

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What Soil Is Best for blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

Balanced feed monthly during active growth season

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How to Prune blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

Cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

Propagate by seed. Propagate by division in spring or by root cuttings in winter

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How to Transplant blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

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How to Care for blue-flowered Cupid's dart in Winter?

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How to Plant blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

Suited to any well-drained soil in full sun; good drought resistance. Often short-lived especially if grown on heavy soil

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How to Repot blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

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How to Harvest blue-flowered Cupid's dart?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of blue-flowered Cupid's dart

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Attributes of blue-flowered Cupid's dart

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginCentral Europe to Western Mediterranean

Scientific Classification

Species
Catananche caerulea
Genus
Catananche
Family
Asteraceae
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