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| Catananche | Common name; Cupid's Dart |
A short lived perennial that is often grown as a biennial in the UK.
The flowers appear in early summer, and when fully open they can be cut and dried for winter displays.
The plants grow up to 750mm (30") high, and are suited to dry areas.
Week 6; Seeds sown now at a temperature of 12°C (55°F) should flower in the same year.
Prick out when large enough to handle into 70mm (3") pots of potting compost and grow on in a cold frame until planting out time.
Week 17; If growing as a biennial sow seeds in trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 20°C (68°F).
Prick out when large enough to handle into 70mm (3") pots of potting compost and grow on in a cold frame until planting out time.
Week 20; Plant out 400-500mm (16"-18") apart if growing as an annual.
Week 38; Plant out 400-500mm (16"-18") apart if growing as a biennial.
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