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Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' / Pot / 1.5L
Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue'
Confirmed format: 1.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Abundant lavender-blue flowers
- Long flowering season from May to September
- Highly attractive to bees and pollinators
- Compact, rounded bushy habit
- Aromatic grey-green foliage
- Drought-tolerant once established
Overview
Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' is a charming and compact catmint that produces an abundance of lavender-blue flower spikes from May through to September. Featuring a neat, rounded, and bushy habit, it is perfectly suited to smaller spaces, front-of-border positions, gravel gardens, cottage garden schemes, and patio containers. The aromatic grey-green foliage releases a moderate fragrance when handled, adding sensory appeal to sunny garden spots.
Why We Love It
- Delivers months of lovely lavender-blue colour with its long flowering season.
- Neat, compact habit fits easily into smaller gardens and containers.
- Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
- Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Catmint |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage | Deciduous aromatic grey-green leaves |
| Flower Colour | Lavender-blue |
| Flower Form | Spikes |
| Flowering Season | May to September |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Loam, sand or chalk with neutral pH |
| Drainage | Well-drained |
| Mature Height | 35 cm |
| Mature Spread | 45 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 (below -20°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a full sun position in well-drained loam, sand, or chalk soil with a neutral pH. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Water regularly while establishing. Once established, the plant is drought-tolerant. |
| Pruning & Care | Cut back old stems in early spring. Shear the plant lightly after the first flush of flowers to encourage repeat flowering. |
Perfect For
- Front of border positions
- Gravel gardens
- Cottage garden schemes
- Patio containers
- Pollinator-friendly planting
Good to Know
- The foliage carries a moderate fragrance when handled.
- Provides wonderful support for bees and butterflies throughout summer.
Product Information
| Product Title | Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' / Pot / 1.5L |
|---|---|
| Supplied Format | 1.5 Ltr potted |
Size, material & use
- Product type
- Herbaceous
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