• Nepeta racemosa &
  • Nepeta racemosa &
1 3

Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'

Catmint

£6.99
£6.99
Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' is a vigorous, drought-tolerant perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and a profusion of lavender-blue flowers, providing months of colour and attracting pollinators to the garden.
  • Long flowering season with soft lavender-blue blooms
  • Attracts pollinators, supporting bees and butterflies
  • Deer and drought resistant
Size

    • Aspect

      Full sun

    • Hardiness

      Hardy

    • Flowers

      May to September

    • Soil type

      Well-drained, Loamy, Chalky, Sandy

    Nepeta racemosa &
    Nepeta racemosa &

    • Why we like this plant

      Nepeta 'Walker's Low' is a favourite among gardeners for its incredible flowering period, pollinator-friendly nature, and tolerance to dry conditions. Its soft, flowing habit makes it a fantastic choice for pathways, mixed borders, and mass planting.

    • About this plant

      Nepeta 'Walker's Low' is a compact yet robust catmint variety that forms soft mounds of fragrant, silver-grey foliage. It produces an abundance of lavender-blue, tubular flowers from late spring to early autumn, creating a stunning haze of colour. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and drought-tolerant plant is perfect for edging pathways, spilling over walls, and softening borders. A magnet for bees and butterflies, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it an excellent choice for Mediterranean, cottage, and wildlife gardens. Despite its name, 'Walker's Low' is a mid-heightvariety rather than a dwarf type.

    • Key features

      • Lavender-blue flowers from late spring to early autumn
      • Silvery-grey, aromatic foliage for year-round interest
      • Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
      • Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant
      • Perfect for edging, borders, and cottage gardens

    • Height and
      spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Compact, spreading, clump-forming

    • Moisture

      Drought tolerant; prefers dry to moderately moist conditions

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Borders, edging, cottage gardens, Mediterranean gardens, wildlife-friendly planting

    Planting guide

    • Plant in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil
    • Position in full sun for best flowering
    • Space plants 50-60cm apart to allow for spreading
    • Water well after planting to help establish roots

    Care tips

    • Plant in well-drained soil in full sun
    • Water occasionally; highly drought-tolerant once established
    • Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
    • Cut back by half after the first flush to encourage a second bloom
    • Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour

    Winter care

    • Fully hardy and requires no winter protection
    • Leave some stems intact for winter interest and wildlife
    • Cut back dead growth in early spring to promote fresh shoots