Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
catmint 'Dawn to Dusk'
A clump-forming perennial with upright, branched stems to 75cm tall with softly-hairy aromatic, grey-green leaves and in early summer, produces spikes of pale pink, tubular flowers that contrast well with its dark stems
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver 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
- Clump forming, Spreading branched
- 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
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Trim after flowering to keep the plant bushy and compact
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry summers
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