Product description
Catnip, or catmint, is an excellent plant for growing in borders and containers. Its grey-green, oval-shaped leaves have toothed edges and are highly aromatic with a sweet, minty smell. From June, tall stems appear boasting clusters of small white flowers with spots of light purple. These tiny blooms are irresistible to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Cats go wild for the scent of catnip, nibbling at the leaves, rubbing against the plant, and even rolling around in the foliage. If you dislike cats in the garden, this isn’t the plant for you. However, catnip is the ideal plant for patio and dining areas, as it deters nuisance insects such as flies and mosquitoes.
Catnip is a low maintenance herb that is incredibly easy to look after. Grown in a sunny spot in moist but well-draining soil, this herb will largely take care of itself. Cut back dead stems in late autumn or early winter and watch as the plant bursts back to life the following spring.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Catnip
Catnip
Catnip
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Product description
Catnip, or catmint, is an excellent plant for growing in borders and containers. Its grey-green, oval-shaped leaves have toothed edges and are highly aromatic with a sweet, minty smell. From June, tall stems appear boasting clusters of small white flowers with spots of light purple. These tiny blooms are irresistible to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Cats go wild for the scent of catnip, nibbling at the leaves, rubbing against the plant, and even rolling around in the foliage. If you dislike cats in the garden, this isn’t the plant for you. However, catnip is the ideal plant for patio and dining areas, as it deters nuisance insects such as flies and mosquitoes.
Catnip is a low maintenance herb that is incredibly easy to look after. Grown in a sunny spot in moist but well-draining soil, this herb will largely take care of itself. Cut back dead stems in late autumn or early winter and watch as the plant bursts back to life the following spring.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Ladybirds love to hibernate among the leaves during the plant’s dormant season, so delay cutting back faded foliage until spring.
How to Water
Water regularly until established. After this the plant is drought tolerant and only needs to be watered during particularly dry spells.
How to Plant
Grow in full sun or light shade in moist but well-draining soil. Weed the area thoroughly and place catmint plants in holes around 30-60cm apart. Backfill with soil and compost, firming down gently as you go, then water in well.
