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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

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NEPETA faassenii

Commonly known as Catmint, Catnip

(mussinii) - dwarf catmint, lilac-blue flowers

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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £11.50 each, 3+ £9.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Evergreen - finely hairy, mid-green leaves 1-3cm (½ to 1¼in) long with heart-shaped bases.
Blue - lilac blue
Height - 30cm (12in)
Spread - 45cm (18in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - spreading to upright perennial.
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. N x faassenii. Attractive to insects.
Pests & Diseases - slugs, and possibly powdery mildew in hot summers.
Place of origin - Caucasus, Turkey, northern Iran.
Flower Shape - Spikes -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant