Calamintha Nepeta Subsp. Nepeta 'Blue Cloud' (Lesser Catmint)

£7.99

Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September
Hardiness: fully hardy
This upright, bushy plant produces a haze of tiny blue flowers with long purple bracts from June right through to September. When crushed, the oval, dark green leaves emit a spearmint-like scent and the flowers are a magnet for bees. Try this lovely catmint in a warm, sunny spot in the garden, among herbs or Mediterranean-style plants. Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in spring.

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