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    NEPETA
    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - attractive to bees, though some species attract cats. Some self-seed freely.
    • Place of origin
      Northern hemisphere.
    • Evergreen
    • Herbaceous
      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
    £13.50
    NEPETA faassenii 'Kit Cat'
    Compact, less floppy Catmint
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £13.50
    NEPETA grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
    Pale pink flowers from purple calyxes
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    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 'Junior Walker'
    Compact grower with aromatic foliage and blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    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 'Snowflake'
    White form
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    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
    £13.50
    NEPETA subsessilis
    Upright perennial with spikes of purple flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50 £10.13

    Useful extras...

    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    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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