Nepeta racemosa 'Amelia' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Nepeta mussinii.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * deer resistant

Growth habit
Clump-forming, cushion-shaped.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Nepeta racemosa 'Amelia' forms lip-shaped, light pink flowers arranged in whorls from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, border, ground cover, steppe garden, perennial bed, rose garden