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Nepeta transcaucasica Blue Infinity
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Nepeta transcaucasica Blue Infinity
Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 40 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Scented
- Ideal for: Border, Edging, Ground Cover
Description
Tall wands of violet-blue flowers in seemingly infinite quantity over a long period. With its characteristic aromatic fragrance it is extremely effective in the border, long-lived, easily grown and very reliable. A plant highly thought of by T&M horticultural staff.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost |
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Sow on the surface of a good free draining seed compost. Make sure the compost is moist but not wet and seal inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 10-40 days at 20-30°C (70-85F). Reducing soil temperature at night aids germination.
Growing Instructions
Transplant when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on and harden off before planting out after all danger of frost, 30cm (12in) apart
Aftercare Instructions
Plant in a well drained soil in full sun.