Nepeta hederacea 'Variegata'
syn. Glechoma hederaceae Variegata
With its bright green, scallop-shaped leaves that are heavily edged in creamy white, Nepeta hederacea 'Variegata' is sure to stand out as a complementary semi-evergreen for your tall pots, windowboxes, and hanging baskets.
The foliage has a beautiful, textured appearance which is enhanced by lilac-mauve flowers that appear in summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and maintain, this trailing glechoma is an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
The foliage has a beautiful, textured appearance which is enhanced by lilac-mauve flowers that appear in summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and maintain, this trailing glechoma is an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels.
How to care for Nepeta hederacea Variegata:
Nepeta thrives in sunny, well-drained locations with slightly alkaline soil and should be planted with plenty of well-rotted organic matter into the backfill and immediate area. To encourage a second flush of blooms, prune it by one-third after the first flowering and cut back heavily in late winter to maintain its shape.
Regular deadheading will promote continuous flowering, and once established, water deeply but infrequently, to assist in developing drought-tolerance. Apply a light mulch around the base annually and avoid over-fertilising to prevent floppy growth. Divide the plant every 3-4 years to maintain its vigour.
Good air circulation is important to prevent fungal (mildew) issues so space plants accordingly - we recommend a spacing of 30cm (12in) between 9cm plants, and 45cm (18in) between 2 litre plants.
Regular deadheading will promote continuous flowering, and once established, water deeply but infrequently, to assist in developing drought-tolerance. Apply a light mulch around the base annually and avoid over-fertilising to prevent floppy growth. Divide the plant every 3-4 years to maintain its vigour.
Good air circulation is important to prevent fungal (mildew) issues so space plants accordingly - we recommend a spacing of 30cm (12in) between 9cm plants, and 45cm (18in) between 2 litre plants.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.15m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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