Catmint 'Junior Walker' | Nepeta
Compact, non-flopping catmint
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Catmint 'Junior Walker'
Nepeta
- Get all the phenomenal, long-lasting color and fragrance of classic catmint, but in a perfectly behaved, highly compact form that will never flop!
- Nepeta 'Junior Walker' is the ultimate low-maintenance edging plant, forming a neat, dense mound of silvery foliage and vibrant lavender-blue flowers.
- This catmint thrives in hot, dry, sunny spots where other plants wilt, making it an essential, bulletproof choice for modern gravel gardens.
- It blooms relentlessly from early summer straight through to autumn, providing unmatched value and continuous seasonal interest.
- Your garden will become an irresistible haven for pollinators, as bees simply cannot get enough of its densely packed, nectar-rich floral spikes.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Catmint 'Junior Walker' grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Catmint 'Junior Walker' typically reaches a mature height of 40 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Catmint 'Junior Walker' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Catmint 'Junior Walker' prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Catmint 'Junior Walker' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Catmint 'Junior Walker' | Nepeta benefits from being cut back after its first flush of flowers to encourage a second bloom. Cut it back to the base in autumn or spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Catmint 'Junior Walker' is fully hardy (H7), enduring temperatures below -20°C. It thrives uniformly across all regions of the UK without the need for winter protection.
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