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    NEPETA
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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.

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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - attractive to bees, though some species attract cats. Some self-seed freely.
    • Place of origin
      Northern hemisphere.
    • Evergreen
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Perennial
    • Bee friendly
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    Nepeta - Growing Guide
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    Varieties
    NEPETA faassenii
    (mussinii) - dwarf catmint, lilac-blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    NEPETA faassenii 'Kit Cat'
    Compact, less floppy Catmint
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    NEPETA grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
    Pale pink flowers from purple calyxes
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    NEPETA 'Junior Walker'
    Compact grower with aromatic foliage and blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    NEPETA racemosa 'Snowflake'
    White form
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    NEPETA racemosa 'Walker's Low'
    Deep violet to lilac-blue flowers. Excellent ground cover in a sunny border. Aromatic green leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    NEPETA 'Six Hills Giant'
    Tall form
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    NEPETA subsessilis
    Upright perennial with spikes of purple flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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