Nepeta subsessilis Blue Prelude ('Balneplud'PBR)
catmint [Blue Prelude]
A bushy perennial, to around 90cm high, with ascending stems and aromatic, slightly glossy toothed green leaves. Loose spikes of violet blue flowers are produced from late spring throughout the summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Purple Blue | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple Blue | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Nepeta can be annuals or, more commonly, perennials, with paired, usually aromatic leaves, and terminal spikes or panicles of 2-lipped, tubular flowers
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. May need support, see staking perennials
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn, or by softwood cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim after flowering to keep plants compact and to encourage a second flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry summers
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