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Nepeta nervosa Blue Moon
Nepeta nervosa Blue Moon
Hardy Perennial
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Height: 16 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year,scented
- Ideal for: Border, Cottage Garden, Cut Flower, Edging
Description
A neat, dwarf, bushy, habit, with large dense blue flower spikes, over a very long period. Quick to flower in 12-16 weeks from an April sowing. Ideal for borders and containers.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to June or September to October. |
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Sow into pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover seed with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Keep at a temperature of between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 7-21 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart. For best results, provide any ordinary, well-drained soil in full sun.