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CUPID'S DART

As the name suggests, this ancient symbol of love was part of Cupid's arsenal and is just as useful in today's garden where its delicate, dark-centred blue blooms are produced the first year from seed from mid-summer to frost. The long-lasting flowers can be used in fresh or dried arrangements.
Drought- tolerant once established. Good drainage is a must! Hardy to zone 4. Approx. 130 seeds/pkt. Ht: 75cm (30")

Sow: Sow: outdoors in mid spring.
Best treated as an annual or biennial.
 
 
flower time: July
flower colour: blue
plant height: 2.50ft/0.75m
hardiness zone: 4
light: Sun
soil: Loam
water: Average
unique features: easy to grow, good cut flower, Half hardy perennial.