Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'
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Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' is a versatile, aromatic perennial perfect for sunny borders. It produces deep violet to lilac-blue flowers from early summer to autumn. Its mid-green, fragrant foliage releases a pleasant scent when brushed, making it ideal for informal edges along paths and walkways.
This long-blooming plant is a valuable ground cover, particularly in cottage and wildlife-friendly gardens. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Nepeta 'Walker's Low' thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. It’s also drought-tolerant once established.
Clipping it back after the first flush of blooms in June encourages fresh flowers until early autumn, making it a low-maintenance choice.
This long-blooming plant is a valuable ground cover, particularly in cottage and wildlife-friendly gardens. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Nepeta 'Walker's Low' thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. It’s also drought-tolerant once established.
Clipping it back after the first flush of blooms in June encourages fresh flowers until early autumn, making it a low-maintenance choice.
How to care for Nepeta racemosa Walker's Low:
Nepeta 'Walker's Low' thrives in sunny, well-drained locations with slightly alkaline soil and should be planted with plenty of well-rotted organic matter into the backfill and immediate area.
To encourage a second flush of blooms, prune it by one-third after the first flowering and cut back heavily in late winter to maintain its shape. Regular deadheading will promote continuous flowering, and once established, water deeply but infrequently, to assist in developing drought-tolerance.
Apply a light mulch around the base annually and avoid over-fertilising to prevent floppy growth. Divide the plant every 3-4 years to maintain its vigour. Good air circulation is important to prevent fungal (mildew) issues so space plants accordingly - we recommend a spacing of 30cm (12in) between 9cm plants, and 45cm (18in) between 2 litre plants.
To encourage a second flush of blooms, prune it by one-third after the first flowering and cut back heavily in late winter to maintain its shape. Regular deadheading will promote continuous flowering, and once established, water deeply but infrequently, to assist in developing drought-tolerance.
Apply a light mulch around the base annually and avoid over-fertilising to prevent floppy growth. Divide the plant every 3-4 years to maintain its vigour. Good air circulation is important to prevent fungal (mildew) issues so space plants accordingly - we recommend a spacing of 30cm (12in) between 9cm plants, and 45cm (18in) between 2 litre plants.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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