Catananche caerulea 'Amor Blue'
An herbaceous perennial to around 60cm tall forming clumps of narrow, grass-like, grey-green leaves to 30cm long. Wiry stems bear solitary blue flowerheads with darker blue-purple centres surrounded by papery, silver bracts from summer into early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Blue Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Catananche may be annuals or short-lived perennials with narrow leaves and solitary flowers heads with silvery bracts and strap-shaped florets; can be dried
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun; good drought resistance. Often short-lived especially if grown on heavy soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by division in spring or by root cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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