Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'
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Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' is a versatile, aromatic perennial perfect for sunny borders. It produces deep violet to lilac-blue flowers...
A true garden staple, bringing both beauty and practicality. Its long flowering season and aromatic foliage make it a favourite for low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly planting schemes.
Plant description
This long-blooming plant is a valuable ground cover, particularly in cottage and wildlife-friendly gardens. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Nepeta 'Walker's Low' thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. It’s also drought-tolerant once established.
Clipping it back after the first flush of blooms in June encourages fresh flowers until early autumn, making it a low-maintenance choice.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Nepeta racemosa Walker's Low:
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.
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