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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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EvergreenPerennials. Oval to lance-shaped, often aromatic, leaves. Some are hairy and give a silvery or greyish-green effect. The 2-lipped flowers are produced along the stems often over a long period.
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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.
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Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - attractive to bees, though some species attract cats. Some self-seed freely.
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, and possibly powdery mildew in hot summers.
Place of originNorthern hemisphere. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Nepeta - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of NEPETA
NEPETA faassenii
Catmint, Catnip
(mussinii) - dwarf catmint, lilac-blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £9.00 each
NEPETA faassenii 'Kit Kat'
Catmint, Catnip
compact, less floppy Catmint
NEPETA grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
Catmint, Catnip
pale pink flowers from purple calyxes
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £9.00 each
NEPETA 'Junior Walker'
Catmint, Catnip
compact grower with aromatic foliage and blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £9.00 each
NEPETA racemosa 'Snowflake'
Catmint, Catnip
white form
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
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £9.00 each
NEPETA 'Six Hills Giant'
Catmint, Catnip
tall form
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £9.00 each
NEPETA subsessilis
Catmint, Catnip
upright perennial with spikes of purple flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£12.00 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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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
