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Nepeta Cataria | Catnip
Nepeta Cataria | Catnip

Nepeta Cataria | Catnip

Nepeta cataria | Catnip |

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SKU: RH30005320
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
£8.98 £11.98
Unavailable
approx 150 seeds
£2.24 £2.99
In stock (despatch in 3-5 working days)
9cm pot
£4.49 £5.99
Available to order from late spring
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Standard £5.99

Overview

This is the true catmint (catnip), which will send most cats into an absolute frenzy of rolling, chewing, rubbing, drooling and purring (amongst other things!). The good news (and not just for your cat) is that it also looks handsome in the border, forming a loose hummock of aromatic foliage, above which small white flowers appear in summer. The aromatic foliage is also said to help repel insects, so it's a great plant to have near an outdoor seating area.

Care guide

Cut back after the initial flowers have faded to encourage more to form. Lift and divide large clumps in spring, replanting divided specimens with lots of well-rotted organic matter. If powdery mildew becomes a problem prune out the affected areas.

For an early flowering crop under glass from January - sow thinly onto trays or pots containing good quality seed compost and lightly cover with compost. Cover with polythene, glass or a propagator lid. Keep moist but not overly wet and keep at 68°F (20°) for 2-4 weeks. Remove covers once seedlings appear and transplant when easy to handle into small pots. Harden off in a cool environment and plant out at 30cm intervals once all risk of frost has passed.

For direct, outdoor sowings from April onwards - sow thinly in rows 15cm apart in a well-prepared seed bed. Cover lightly and keep moist, transplanting or thinning to 30cm when easy to handle.

Please note:This herb dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

Specifications

  • Position: Full sun
  • Rate of growth: Average
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy
  • Eventual Height: 0.6m-0.9m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.3m-0.6m

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Our 9cm pots are given extra packaging to protect the plant. This extra packaging consists of a recyclable plastic blister pack which is then placed in a cardboard box for delivery.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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