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NEPETA 'Six Hills Giant'
Commonly known as Catmint, Catnip
Tall form
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Attractive to insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, and possibly powdery mildew in hot summers. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. 1935. C. Elliott, Six Hills Nursery, Herts. -
EvergreenNarrowly oval, toothed, grey-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet -
Spikes
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Vigorous, clump-forming perennial. Produces abundant spikes of flowers 2cm (¾in) long.
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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
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
60cm (24in)
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