Catmint
Catmint has small purple flowers which contrast with fresh green leaves to offer soft and scented ground cover. Loved by pollinators, this plant has a long flowering period from early summer all the way into autumn.
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Top Tip
Cut back after flowering to encourage a second show of flowers.
How to care for Catmint
Aspect
Catmint likes to be in a sunny or partial spot.
Care Level
Catmint is very easy to care for. Trim back in the late winter to encourage fresh growth next year.
Watering
Water regularly when newly planted but don't allow roots to get soggy.
Feeding
Plant with a good quality, peat free compost. No further nurtrients are needed.
Soil
Ensure soil is well drained. Adding grit to your compost when planting will encourage better drainage.
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'
PLANT TYPE
Flowers every year (perennial)
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Medium
HARDINESS
Very hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
2L
TOXICITY
None that have been reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH (2-5 YEARS)
Height - 0.5M, Width - 0.5M
Catmint (Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low')
In this Soto Masterclass we introduce the Catmint, otherwise known as Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'.
Max highlights why the catmint is a superstar in the Soto edit: it has a long flowering season, has a beautiful scent and is loved by pollinators.
The Catmint thrives in the sun but can tolerate being in the partial shade. Max demonstrates how to cut the plant back after it has flowered to encourage a second flush and he suggests using a liquid feed after this has been done.