Profile for Dwarf Nepeta Fassenii Junior Walker
All these years of gardening and I can’t say that I was ever that crushed on Nepeta, well not until I found Nepeta Fassenii Junior Walker.
Junior Walker growing in a pot bloomed most of June through until early August. I then cut it back, and I am pleased to find new flowering stems well matured and ready to give a second flush.
In early Autumn I will split the plant and have two or maybe even three of them for next year. I just recalled, a few years back when we were in Cheshire I came across another Nepeta which caught my eye, (Blue Moon) very striking but a real spreader.
As for Nepeta Fassenii Junior Walker, you may well be acquaint with him but for me it’s my favourite find of the year and I will share a link further down where you can purchase at an excellent price.
Plant profile for Nepeta Fassenii Junior Walker
Nepeta Fassenii Junior Walker (catmint) is a hardy perennial. A dwarf variety for the front of the border or equally good in a tub. Junior Walker is just perfect for those who have difficulty with Lavender. This plant will grow in any soil type, leaves are also aromatic, oh, your cat may love it a little too much.
Hardiness
Fully hardy throughout the UK
Height
Junior Walker is a short variety of Nepeta likened to a dwarf version of six hills giant but only about 40 cm/16 in tall.
Position
Full sun or part shade
Flowers and leaves
Abundant spikes of Lavender blue flowers with aromatic silvery grey/green leaves. Long bloom time from June until late September. Cut back stems as soon as the flowers die back for a second flush.
Soil
Not fussy, Junior Walker will grow in all soil types which are free draining
Propagating
Lift and divide plants in Spring or early Autumn. Cuttings of healthy shoots are generally successful.
Common name
catmint
Awards
Nepeta Fassenii Junior Walker received RHS award of garden merit
Environment
It’s not only the cat that will love this plant, butterflies and bees feel the same way.
The patio border late August., well when I say border, it’s all pots.
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Looks like a great Plant Allistair,
Thanks for sharing it with us
Your Dwarf Nepeta looks pretty Alistair.
I think it goes well to any other plants, nice color.
I should have it too in the garden.
Hugs!
Well done! And your Agapanthus looks so happy.
From your part of the world, I am going to split it in Autumn and hope thy both flower next year.
I’m not keen on nepata either, Alistair, but the bees love it. I have Walkers’ Low, but would like to try Junior in a pot. Your container garden looks wonderful! I haven’t visited for a while — hope you and your wife are staying safe and well in these difficult times. P.x
Hello Pam, have a feeling you may well like Junior. All fine here, I guess I am not as socially active with my blog as I once was. I blame all that social media stuff which is available, its not for me. Out of sheer habit I will continue with my plant profiles.. I hope you and your family are also managing to keep well. Your old friend Alistair.