{"product_id":"dwarf-catmint-nepeta-mussinii-clear-blue-flower-seeds","title":"Dwarf Catmint 'Clear Blue' Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDwarf Catmint 'Clear Blue' is a charming perennial catmint prized for its masses of clear blue flowers and compact, spreading habit. From spring through summer, its slender flower spikes rise above \u003cstrong\u003earomatic grey-green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a soft wash of blue that works beautifully in garden borders, cottage gardens and informal plantings.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favourite with pollinators, the flowers are particularly \u003cstrong\u003eattractive to bees and other beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a lovely choice for a wildlife-friendly garden. Its silvery foliage also provides interest when the plant is not in flower. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe aromatic foliage is also \u003cstrong\u003egenerally resistant to deer and rabbits\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the plant is well suited to \u003cstrong\u003ehot conditions and poorer soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided the soil is well drained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its neat growth habit and extended flowering season, ‘Clear Blue’ catmint is well suited to the front of \u003cstrong\u003egarden beds, along pathways, in rockeries\u003c\/strong\u003e or planted amongst other perennials. It can also be grown in containers where its trailing, mounding habit can spill gently over the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Nepeta is relatively low maintenance and can be a rewarding addition to a sunny garden. Regularly removing spent flower spikes can encourage further flowering and help keep plants looking tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name: \u003c\/strong\u003eNepeta racemosa (Nepeta mussinii)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003eWashed soft blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Methods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raise seedlings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21°C to 27°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height: \u003c\/strong\u003eUp to 50cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow Flowers Australia","offers":[{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":62861077315743,"sku":null,"price":8.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7608\/6943\/files\/Nepetaracemosa_Nepetamussinii.jpg?v=1791440927","url":"https:\/\/meadowflowers.com.au\/products\/dwarf-catmint-nepeta-mussinii-clear-blue-flower-seeds","provider":"Meadow Flowers Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}