Catnip 'Six Hills Giant' 1,5L

Catnip 'Six Hills Giant' – Great Beauty in Flower Beds

Catnip 'Six Hills Giant' (Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant') is one of the most popular and impressive varieties of catnip. It is famous for its abundant flowering, durability and strong growth. Its lavender-blue flowers, floating on long, erect stems, are perfect for borders, along paths and in naturalistic compositions. This plant attracts pollinators and is easy to grow, making it a favorite among gardeners.

Main characteristics of catnip 'Six Hills Giant'

Flowers

• Colour: Intense lavender blue, creating a vivid contrast against the background of green leaves.
• Shape: Small, tubular flowers gathered in spike-shaped inflorescences at the tips of the shoots.
• Flowering period: From June to September, with proper care, flowering can last longer.
• Decorativeness: The flowers create showy, delicate "clouds" of colors above the leaves.

List

• Colour: Silvery-green, with delicate fuzz.
• Shape: Lanceolate, slightly serrated, emitting a characteristic minty smell.
• Decorativeness: The leaves retain their beauty throughout the season, adding elegance to the beds.

Cut

• Form: A spreading, lush perennial with a loose, overhanging habit.
• Height: It reaches 60–90 cm, with inflorescences floating on erect shoots.
• Width: It grows about 90–120 cm, forming impressive clumps.

Cultivation requirements for catnip 'Six Hills Giant'

Location and soil

• Position: It grows best in full sun, but also tolerates light partial shade.
• Soil: Permeable, dry or moderately moist, with a neutral or slightly alkaline pH. It does well on sandy and calcareous soils.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: The plant is resistant to drought, it requires watering only during periods of prolonged drought.
• Fertilization: Gentle organic fertilization in spring is sufficient, as over-fertilization can lead to weakening of the plant.

Care

• Trimming: After the first flowering, cut the plant to a height of about 10–15 cm to stimulate it to bloom again and maintain a compact habit.
• Reproduction: The easiest way to propagate is by dividing clumps in spring or by apical cuttings in summer.
• Wintering: The plant is fully frost hardy (zone 4–8) and does not require winter protection.

Application of catnip 'Six Hills Giant'

Flower beds and garden compositions

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

Edging and paths

• It is perfect for bed edges and along paths, where its overhanging shoots create soft, picturesque edges.

Ground cover

• Due to its spreading habit, it is a great choice as a turf plant for larger areas.

Pots and containers

• It can be grown in large containers on terraces and balconies, where its flowers and fragrance attract pollinators.

Why choose 'Six Hills Giant' catnip?

• Striking appearance: Lush, abundant flowering and silvery foliage bring harmony and colour to the garden.
• Immunity: It tolerates drought, poor soils and difficult weather conditions well.
• Attracts pollinators: Its flowers are loved by bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
• Long flowering: Flowers decorate the garden throughout the summer, and with proper care – until autumn.
• Versatility: Suitable for a variety of garden styles and applications.

Specification

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