Catmints are delightful plants in the garden. They are excellent as dense, quick growing ground covers with attractive glaucous-grey aromatic foliage.
Nepeta ‘Catmint’ |
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Botanical Name |
Nepeta hybrid |
Common Name |
Catmint |
Key Features |
Catmints are delightful plants in the garden. They are excellent as dense, quick growing ground covers with attractive glaucous-grey aromatic foliage. |
Size |
Blue Beauty 30cm h x 40cm w, faassenii 25cm h x 30cm w, Walkers Blue 45cm h x 45cm w, Six Hills Giant 60cm h x 60cm w |
Position |
Full sun. Can tolerate dry conditions once established. |
Description |
Produces brilliant displays of flowers from late spring to autumn. |
Cultural Notes |
Easy to grow. Prune once flowers are spent to encourage repeat flowering. Mulch well and fertilise in spring and autumn. |
Landscape Ideas |
Suitable for cottage gardens and are ideal for softening path edges. Perfect as an under-planting for roses. |
Water Requirements |
Drought and frost tolerant. |
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