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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
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BlueViolet to lilac blue -
Height30cm (12in) -
Spread45cm (18in)
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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.Robust and neat-growing perennial with scalloped leaves 1-3cm (½-1¼in) long with heart-shaped bases. Produces whorled cymes of flowers 1-2cm (½-¾in) long
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
NEPETA racemosa 'Walker's Low'
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Additional Features
Good to knowAttractive to insects
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, possibly powdery mildew in hot summers
Place of originCaucasus, Turkey, northern Iran -
HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Nepeta - Growing Guide
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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
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