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Nepeta faassenii Six Hills Giant - Catnip

Nepeta x faassenii Six Hill s Giant
Faassen's catnip, Catmint

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Thrives very well in a flower bed, no need to water it, it is drought-resistant. Impeccable.

Ycel(lesjardins), 21/10/2024

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Value-for-money
The Nepeta Six Hill Giant, with flowers of a beautiful lavender blue colour on aromatic mint leaves.
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Flowering time June to October
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Description

Robust and easy to grow, Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' blooms from May to October with regular deadheading.

 

This variety has a mildly suckering growth habit and forms bushes that can grow up to 50cm (19.7 in) tall and 60cm (23.6 in) wide. It produces many lavender-blue flowers, each 5cm (2 in) in length, on its inflorescence, which attract bees and butterflies. The grey leaves, resembling mint, give off a delightful aroma that is known to attract cats.

 

A versatile plant, Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' thrives in sunny, rocky, and nutrient-poor soils. While it prefers moist soil, it adapts to summer drought by reducing its flowering.

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Nepeta faassenii Six Hills Giant - Catnip (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time June to October
Fragrance Fragrant
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Nepeta

Species

x faassenii

Cultivar

Six Hill s Giant

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Faassen's catnip, Catmint

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference70054

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Planting and care

The Nepeta, 'Six Hills Giant', is a plant that can thrive in any terrain. It grows best under sunlight, even in light, poor and stony soils. Although it prefers moist soils, it can adapt to the summer drought by reducing its flowering. If planted in heavy soils, it's recommended to dig a hole that is three times larger than the volume of the bucket and mix 1/3 gravel and 1/3 sand with your topsoil to lighten the soil. This will prevent water stagnation in winter. To ensure the plant stays healthy, you should cut back the faded inflorescences in the middle of summer to a height of 20cm (7.9 in) using shears. This will make the plant more compact and flower again in autumn.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, rich and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the faded flowers to encourage a new flowering and the emergence of fresh foliage.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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