Nepeta ‘Junior Walker’

‘Junior Walker’ is a compact sterile form of the popular ‘Six Hills Giant’ catmint. Lavender-blue tubular flowers open in clouds over aromatic grey-green foliage from early summer through to first frost, with a long, non-stop flowering run because the plant sets no seed. Holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Stays neat at around 40 to 45cm tall, so it holds together much better than the taller older types. A magnet for bees and very drought-tolerant once settled.

Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Shear back after first flush to encourage repeat flushes.

A firm favourite for path-edging, front-of-border planting, gravel gardens, or underplanting roses.