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We are on reduced staff so the phone will not be answered as quickly as usual however full plant information & availability is shown online.
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Last updated 26/3/20 10:28.
NEPETA
Commonly known as Catmint, Catnip
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - perennials. 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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Herbaceous - Early 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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Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - attractive to bees, though some species attract cats. Some self-seed freely. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, and possibly powdery mildew in hot summers. -
Place of origin - northern hemisphere. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
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Buy Varieties of NEPETA
NEPETA faassenii >
Commonly known as: Catmint, Catnip.
(mussinii) - dwarf catmint, lilac-blue flowers
NEPETA grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk' >
Commonly known as: Catmint, Catnip.
Pale pink flowers from purple calyxes
NEPETA racemosa 'Walker's Low' >
Commonly known as: Catmint, Catnip.
Deep violet to lilac-blue flowers. Excellent ground cover in a sunny border. Aromatic green leaves
NEPETA subsessilis >
Commonly known as: Catmint, Catnip.
Upright perennial with spikes of purple flowers
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50
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.
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
