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    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.

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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - attractive to bees, though some species attract cats. Some self-seed freely.
    • Place of origin
      Northern hemisphere.
    • Evergreen
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Perennial
    • Bee friendly
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    Varieties
    NEPETA faassenii
    (mussinii) - dwarf catmint, lilac-blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    NEPETA faassenii 'Kit Cat'
    Compact, less floppy Catmint
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    NEPETA grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
    Pale pink flowers from purple calyxes
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    NEPETA 'Junior Walker'
    Compact grower with aromatic foliage and blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    NEPETA racemosa 'Snowflake'
    White form
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    NEPETA racemosa 'Walker's Low'
    Deep violet to lilac-blue flowers. Excellent ground cover in a sunny border. Aromatic green leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    NEPETA 'Six Hills Giant'
    Tall form
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
    NEPETA subsessilis
    Upright perennial with spikes of purple flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.00
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    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.
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    Useful extras...

    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
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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