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pelly

Never really gardened until I joined this community, now I'm totally hooked thanks to all the lovely people on here. 🌿🌼🌺🌻🌷🌸🌿

Catananche caerulea 'Major'

  • Season Icon Early SummerEarly Summer 2023
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pelly

Morning everyone. I moved this #cupids-dart-major last year but I seem to have got it too close to the Peruvian Lily now 🙄💜 #catanache-caerulea-major

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juliesgarden

Morning Jane , great colour combo though 💜🧡

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pelly

Morning Julie. I agree, they work well together 💜🧡 @juliesgarden

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flof1952

Morning Jane. I lost mine over winter ....such a pretty flower 👋😯💜

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joannie.a

I do that sort of thing all the time, but the colour contrast looks great

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hebelover

Great combination

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italydiva

Afternoon Jane…they do look rather splendid together though 😀

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pelly

Afternoon Pauline. That's a shame, you will have to treat yourself to a new one 😃💜 @flof1952

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pelly

Thanks, I do love orange and purple together so it worked out well really (but I'll still have to move it a bit) 🧡💜 @joannie.a @hebelover @italydiva

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midnightgardener

Beautiful. I've never seen this to buy as seeds 💙💙💙💜

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pelly

This did well in the heat which I'm pleased about 💜 #drought-tolerant but there have been some losses. My gaultheria and Cypress goldcrest plus one of my rose campions were all dead. It's onwards and upwards now #cupids-dart-major #catanache-caerulea-major

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jacaranda

It’s going to be hard taking stock and coming to terms with the losses but it’s also a good lesson in terms of garden survival. 👍

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pelly

I will definitely think long and hard about what I'll replace them with Barbara 👍 @jacaranda

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Auricula

Mine did well too Jane, they are all White even the ones that are supposed to be blue😂. I’m finding that as the days pass I am losing plants that I thought had made it! A complete change of summer growing next year for me.

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pelly

Yes, I’ve still got some dodgy ones 🤞and I definitely agree about changes in planting 👍 @Auricula

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juliesgarden

I’ve lost a few more plants in the last few days too Jane , one of my borders looks positively bare 😬

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pelly

It’s so disheartening isn’t it Julie but I think we’ve all learned a hard lesson. I don’t think I’ll loose any more now but one of the most noticeable things I’ve seen is the small size of the new dahlia flowers, they’re all much smaller than they should be. I’m sure that will remedy itself though 🤞 @juliesgarden

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joannie.a

We no doubt will all stock up on drought tolerant plants in time for the wettest summer on record😄

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pelly

That was what I was thinking earlier Joan 🙄😂 @joannie.a

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italydiva

Anyone know of any drought tolerant plants that wear Wellington boots just in case?!

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juliesgarden

Yes nature has a way of sorting itself doesn’t it 😘

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pelly

I'm on it Angela 😂😂😂 @italydiva

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pelly

Morning everyone, have a lovely day. I’ve only been away for a couple of days but there were a few nice surprises in the garden when I got home yesterday afternoon including this Cupid’s Dart, a real favourite of mine 💜 #cupids-dart-major #catanache-caerulea-major

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jpea

Morning Jane, and a very pleasant one too

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Auricula

Morning Jane, lovely photo beautiful colour💜

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pelly

Morning Jeremy, thank you 🙏 @jpea

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pelly

Morning Elise, thanks very much 💜 @Auricula

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joannie.a

I agree, they are lovely, just waiting for mine to open

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pelly

They shouldn’t be long Joan 💜 @joannie.a

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italydiva

Morning Jane, hope you’ve had a lovely time. Bet I know what you did the minute you got home…🏃‍♀️👀🌸🪴🌿

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pelly

Morning Angela, we did thanks, exhausting in the heat though and what ever gave you that idea 😂😂😂 @italydiva

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juliesgarden

Love these Jane 💜💜

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pelly

Thanks Julie, there’s something about them that really appeals to me 💜 @juliesgarden

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juliesgarden

I know what you mean .. can’t put your finger on it though can you !

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pelly

Morning everyone 👋 there’s nothing much in the garden at the moment so here’s a #throwbackthursday photo taken in the summer. Have a great Christmas Eve 🎄 #cupidsdart #catanache-caerulea-major #purple

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juliesgarden

Morning Jane..same here , have a good day 😘

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pelly

Thanks Julie 👍😘 @juliesgarden

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wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom

Morning Jane they’re gorgeous 💜

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joanboston

Happy Christmas Jane, to you and yours

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jendren

Lovely flower Jane. Have a great Christmas and thanks for all your posts this year

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godfreye

Good morning Jane they are lovely 🎅🎅

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jpea

Morning Jane 🙋 you too

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thehardygardener

Very lovely petals, the happiest seasons best wishes sent for you and the family

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pelly

Morning Elaine, they're one of my very favourite flowers 💜 @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom

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pelly

Thank you Joan and the same to you and Geoff 🎅 @joanboston

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pelly

Thanks Nicola and the same to you 🎅 @jendren

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pelly

The last flower for this year 💙💜💙. Have a good day everyone 🙋‍♀️ #catanache-caerulea-major #cupidsdart #lastone #lastflower

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churchfarmgarden

I love that shade of blue Jane

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pelly

Me too Sue, it’s one of my favourite flowers. I want to get the Alba next year 💙 @churchfarmgarden

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flof1952

Just love this plant Jane ....I cut mine back a few days ago. Enjoy your day 👋😃💙

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pelly

It’s really beautiful isn’t it. I’ve been trying to get some seeds from it but they seem to be permanently wet of late 🙄💙 @flof1952

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hebelover

Morning Jane 💙

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pelly

Morning Jason ☕ @hebelover

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lilybee

Whereabouts do you have these in your garden Jane? Wondering if they'll work in my shadier garden

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pelly

I have them in full/partial shade Sue. They say full sun but mine are ok. Maybe try in your sunniest spot? 🤔 @lilybee

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godfreye

Gorgeous Jane🤗

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anges

Gorgeous shade of 💙😍

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pelly

Thank you Enid and Ange, it is a beautiful colour 💙 @godfreye @anges

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pelly

#indiansummer #catanache-caerulea-major #cupidsdart

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ShelleySnyder

Fantastic!💘🤷‍♀️

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pelly

Thanks Shelley, it’s one of my favourite flowers 💜 @ShelleySnyder

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midnightgardener

Very pretty flower 💜💜💛

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ShelleySnyder

My pleasure!💘😍

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pelly

If you haven't got any you definitely need some Chris, they're one of my favourite plants 💜 @midnightgardener

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wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom

She’s a vixen 💜👌🏼

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pelly

She certainly is 💜 @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom

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pelly

Thanks Katy. It’s a shame you can’t keep them but your winters are brutal compared to ours. I would like a couple of white ones next year 🤍 @gjones

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pelly

Morning everyone 🙋‍♀️ my Cupid’s Dart has finally opened, I’ve been waiting for this for ages, such a beautiful flower. Have a good day 💜 #cupidsdart #catananchecaerulea

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jpea

Morning Jane 🙋‍♂️, thats a splendid flower and well worth the wait

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pelly

Morning Jeremy 🙋‍♀️ thank you, it’s one of my favourites 💜 @jpea

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flof1952

Morning Jane. One of my favourites too ...think I might get the white one too. Enjoy your day 👋😃

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bandicoot

Morning Jane 😄

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pelly

Morning Elise, it’s just gorgeous 💜 @auricula

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pelly

Morning again Pauline, yes, I’d like the white. Thanks and enjoy your day too 💜 @flof1952

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joannie.a

Morning, they are so delicate and very well behaved.

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awomanonabike

Really pretty Jane!

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pelly

Morning James 🙋‍♀️ @bandicoot

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pelly

Morning Joan, not this one, it’s flopping all over despite being supported 🙄😂 @joannie.a

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pelly

Thanks Jacqueline, I really love them 💜 @awomanonabike

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pelly

Morning everyone, have a terrific Tuesday #catanache #catanache-caerulea-major #cupidsdart 24/9/19

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louisesimpson

Lovely 😊

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flof1952

Morning Jane. Love these .....the flowers are so pretty 👋☺💜

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pelly

Thanks Katy and yes they are @gjones 💜👍

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pelly

Thanks Louise @louisesimpson 😍💜

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pelly

Morning Pauline, me too, I might get the white next year @flof1952 💜👍

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pelly

Morning Jason @Jasonsparkes1 👋👋

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jpea

Morning Jane 🖐🖐

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joanboston

Morning Jane, have a great day

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anges

Morning 🙋‍♀️💜

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pelly

Morning again Jeremy @jpea 👋👋

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pelly

Morning Ange @anges 👋👋

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pelly

Love this flower and so do the Hover Flies #cupidsdart #catanache-caerulea-major 12/7/19

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lovemygarden65

Beautiful photo 💜🐝💜

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pelly

Thanks Marilyn @lovemygarden65 💜💜

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pelly

Thanks Maggie @gardengirlla 💜💜

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pelly

Thanks Katy, they are one of my favourites @gjones 💜💜

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pelly

So much has opened the last few days whilst we’ve been away and this is one of my favourites #catanache-caerulea-major #cupidsdart 26/6/19 #purple

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pelly

Thanks Elaine @wagsmomthompsonbtinternetcom 💜💜

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pelly

Lovely flowers aren’t they Katy @gjones 💜💜

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pelly

@gjones I didn’t know you could get a white one, I’ll have to look out for that 👍👍

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pelly

#tuesdaytenacity #catanache 13/11/18

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kez001uk

💜💜💜

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pelly

I’m glad it is though Katy @gjones 💜💜

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pelly

#latebloomer 💜💜

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awomanonabike

That is a sweetie 💜

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pelly

Thanks John and Jacqueline, it actually flowered in the summer, but not very well so I cut it back, I think it's saying thank you for it's trim @ukjohnny @awomanonabike 💜💜

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pelly

Such delicate flowers, me too Katy @gjones 💜💜

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pelly

#secondflush such pretty little flowers 💜💜

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christineb

Lovely dainty flower 💜

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pelly

Thanks Chris, they are @christineb 💜💜

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pelly

How lovely, it’s come back for a second show 💜💜

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pelly

They are, the first time they just flopped everywhere then the heatwave finished them off. Hopefully they’ll behave this time @gjones 😂😂

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pelly

Thanks Jason, I love it @Jasonsparkes1 💜💜

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pelly

Such a gorgeous colour 💜💙

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KariSamuel

#neverseenanythinglikeit

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pelly

It's gorgeous isn't it Kari 😍😍

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flof1952

I bought 2 of these Jane ....beautiful flowers 👌☺

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pelly

They certainly are Pauline @flof1952 😊😊

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suerichards

Perfect Jane 😍

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pelly

Isn’t it Sue @suerichards 💜💜

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jendren

Loving that Jane 💙💙

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pelly

Thanks Nicola @jendren 💙💙

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pelly

Cataloguing 💜💜

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