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    NEPETA subsessilis
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    NEPETA subsessilis

    Commonly known as Catmint, Catnip

    Upright perennial with spikes of purple flowers
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    1.5 to 2 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2025
    individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Produces larger flowers than other catmints
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, powdery mildew in dry summers
    • Place of origin
      Japan
    • Deciduous
      Ovate, hairless, dark green leaves 8-10cm (3-4in) long
    • Blue
      Bright blue
    • Spikes
      3cm (1¼in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump-forming perennial with erect, unbranched stems.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented foliage
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30cm (12in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Prefers moist, cool soils
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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 - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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 - inc c&p
    £7.50
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