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NEPETA
Commonly known as Catmint, Catnip
Genus of about 250 species of perennials, rarely annuals, native to a variety of habitats, from cool and moist to hot and dry sites in scrub, grassy banks and stony slopes, or in high mountains, in non-tropical parts of the northern hemisphere.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Perennial
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - attractive to bees, though some species attract cats. Some self-seed freely.
Place of originNorthern hemisphere. -
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
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- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Nepeta - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of NEPETA
NEPETA faassenii
Catmint, Catnip
(mussinii) - dwarf catmint, lilac-blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
NEPETA faassenii 'Kit Cat'
Catmint, Catnip
compact, less floppy Catmint
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
NEPETA grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
Catmint, Catnip
pale pink flowers from purple calyxes
NEPETA 'Junior Walker'
Catmint, Catnip
compact grower with aromatic foliage and blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
NEPETA racemosa 'Snowflake'
Catmint, Catnip
white form
Gift-wrapping available
NEPETA racemosa 'Walker's Low'
Catmint, Catnip
deep violet to lilac-blue flowers. Excellent ground cover in a sunny border. Aromatic green leaves
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
NEPETA 'Six Hills Giant'
Catmint, Catnip
tall form
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
NEPETA subsessilis
Catmint, Catnip
upright perennial with spikes of purple flowers
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
