Catananche caerulea: papery petals, cornflower-blue charm, and a long flowering season. Also called Cupids Dart, this wild-looking wonder brings soft meadow vibes to borders and looks stunning dried too.

Plant Care

Position:full sun in free-draining soil thrives in gravel gardens, sunny borders, or cottage-style planting

Hardiness:fully hardy perennial in the UK (down to -15C or below); dies back in winter and re-emerges in spring

Hot Tips: great as a cut or dried flower. Deadhead to prolong blooming or leave seed heads for texture. Loves poor soil and hates sitting wet excellent in coastal or drought-prone gardens.