Nepeta × faassenii 'Kitten Around'
garden catmint 'Kitten Around'
A compact, bushy perennial, to around 35cm high, with ascending stems and aromatic, toothed green leaves. Spikes of small violet blue flowers are produced from late spring throughout the summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 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
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in a sunny spot in cool, moist soil, but will tolerate any well-drained soil and some light shade. Ideal for containers
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
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
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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