Catnip 'Grol' 1,5L

Catnip 'Grol' – Hardy and Decorative Perennial with Long Flowering

Catnip 'Grol' (Nepeta 'Grol') is a popular, short variety of catnip, known for its exceptionally long flowering and ease of cultivation. Its lavender-blue flowers and silvery-green leaves bring harmony and natural charm to the garden. It is an ideal perennial for flower beds, borders, rockeries and for growing in containers. Catnip 'Grol' is extremely tolerant to harsh conditions, drought-resistant and attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.

Main characteristics of catnip 'Grol'

Flowers

• Colour: Lavender-blue, delicately fragrant.
• Shape: Tubular flowers gathered in spike-shaped inflorescences that grow on upright shoots.
• Flowering period: June–September, with the possibility of repeating flowering after pruning.
• Decorativeness: The flowers float above the dense clump of leaves, creating eye-catching accents.

List

• Colour: Silvery-green, with delicate fuzz.
• Shape: Small, oval, slightly serrated, emitting a characteristic, refreshing smell.
• Decorativeness: The leaves are ornamental throughout the season, giving the plant extra charm.

Cut

• Form: A compact, low, tufted perennial.
• Height: It reaches 30–40 cm, with inflorescences up to 50 cm.
• Width: It grows 40–60 cm, forming dense clumps.

Cultivation requirements for catnip 'Grol'

Location and soil

• Position: It prefers full sun, but also grows well in light partial shade.
• Soil: Permeable, light, moderately dry or dry, neutral or slightly alkaline. It does well on sandy and poor soils.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: The plant is resistant to drought, it requires watering only during prolonged periods of drought.
• Fertilization: Undemanding in terms of fertilization. Gentle organic fertilization in spring is sufficient.

Care

• Trimming: After the first flowering, it is worth cutting the faded inflorescences to a height of about 10-15 cm to stimulate the plant to bloom again.
• Reproduction: By dividing clumps in spring or by stem cuttings in summer.
• Wintering: Fully frost hardy (zone 4–8), does not require winter protection.

Application of catnip 'Grol'

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Perennial beds: Perfect in the company of roses, sage, lavender, coneflowers and delphiniums.
• Naturalistic compositions: It fits perfectly into the rural, naturalistic and prairie styles.

Bed and path edging

• Due to its short stature, it is great for planting bed edges and along paths, where it creates soft, flowering edges.

Ground cover

• It grows into compact clumps, suitable for turfing larger areas.

Pots and containers

• Ideal for growing in containers on terraces and balconies, where her flowers and leaves attract pollinators.

Why choose catnip 'Grol'?

• Long flowering: It blooms profusely for many weeks and blooms again after pruning.
• Immunity: It is resistant to drought, poor soils and difficult weather conditions.
• Attracts pollinators: The flowers attract bees, butterflies and other insects.
• Decorativeness: Silvery-green leaves and lavender flowers adorn the garden throughout the season.
• Versatility: It is suitable for a variety of applications – from beds to planters and ground covers.

Specification

• Flower pot: 1.5 liters
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes