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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.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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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.Perennial
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - attractive to bees, though some species attract cats. Some self-seed freely.Place of originNorthern hemisphere.
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Nepeta - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of NEPETA
NEPETA faassenii
Catmint, Catnip
(mussinii) - dwarf catmint, lilac-blue flowers
NEPETA faassenii 'Kit Cat'
Catmint, Catnip
compact, less floppy Catmint
NEPETA grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
Catmint, Catnip
pale pink flowers from purple calyxes
NEPETA 'Junior Walker'
Catmint, Catnip
compact grower with aromatic foliage and blue flowers
NEPETA racemosa 'Snowflake'
Catmint, Catnip
white form
NEPETA racemosa 'Walker's Low'
Catmint, Catnip
deep violet to lilac-blue flowers. Excellent ground cover in a sunny border. Aromatic green leaves
NEPETA 'Six Hills Giant'
Catmint, Catnip
tall form
NEPETA subsessilis
Catmint, Catnip
upright perennial with spikes of purple flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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
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.
Only £8.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00