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catmint 'Leeds Castle'

Nepeta 'Leeds Castle'

Pollinator FriendlyDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

'Leeds Castle' is a bushy perennial with softly hairy, aromatic,grey-green leaves, producing spires of pale lilac flowers from late spring to midsummer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Trim after flowering to keep plants compact and to encourage a second flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn. Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer

Pests

May be attacked by leafhoppers

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging ScreensBanks SlopesGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years