Catmint for soft colour, fragrance and pollinators
Nepeta
7 results
Chosen to thrive
Every bulb and plant is sourced, selected and prepared with an expert eye for their quality and garden performance.
Better by nature
From cultivation to packaging and delivery, we are always looking for ways to lessen our environmental impact.
World of wonders
A collection of world-renowned flower bulbs and perennials of exceptional beauty and character.
Growing together
Our care team of horticultural experts is on hand to support you choose and garden with confidence.
Nepeta
A haze of blue-violet flowers, aromatic grey-green foliage and a naturally relaxed habit give Nepetas their easy charm. Better known as catmint, they are especially good at softening hard edges and linking different parts of a border together, whether spilling gently over paths, weaving between roses or filling gaps among other perennials. Many Nepeta varieties flower for a long period from late spring through summer, creating a loose, generous effect without needing to dominate the planting around them.
Catmint is happiest in a sunny position with free-draining soil and becomes notably drought tolerant once established. The small, nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators, while the scented foliage adds another layer of interest when brushed past. Compact Nepeta varieties are useful for edging and containers, while broader-growing forms can create low drifts of colour through cottage gardens, gravel planting and more naturalistic schemes.
What makes Nepeta perennials so useful in UK gardens is the way they combine softness with reliability. They can calm brighter colours, echo cooler planting palettes and bring continuity through the border with very little fuss. Cut catmint plants back after the first main flush and many varieties will flower again, extending their gentle blue, lilac or mauve tones well into the season.
