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Nepeta × faassenii 'Junior Walker' ('Novanepjun') (PBR)

Dwarf Catmint

£6.99
£6.99
Nepeta × faassenii 'Junior Walker' is a dwarf, sterile variety of catmint that produces aromatic, silver-grey foliage and masses of lavender-blue flowers from late spring to autumn, perfect for pollinators and low-maintenance borders.
  • Compact and sterile, making it non-invasive
  • Long flowering season with lavender-blue blooms
  • Excellent for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies
Size

    • Aspect

      Full sun

    • Hardiness

      Hardy

    • Flowers

      May to September

    • Soil type

      Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

    Nepeta × faassenii &

    • Why we like this plant

      Nepeta 'Junior Walker' is the perfect catmint for gardeners looking for a non-invasive, long-flowering, and pollinator-friendly perennial. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens, edging, and container planting, while its fragrant foliage and drought tolerance ensure it thrives with minimal care.

    • About this plant

      Nepeta 'Junior Walker' is a compact and improved version of the popular 'Walker's Low', offering the same abundant flowering and fragrant foliage in a smaller, well-behaved form. This sterile variety does not self-seed, making it an excellent choice for tidy borders, edging paths, and container planting. From late spring to early autumn, it produces delicate, tubular lavender-blue flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Its soft, grey-green aromatic foliage provides year-round texture, and its drought tolerance makes it ideal for dry, sunny gardens. This easy-care, deer-resistant perennial is a fantastic addition to cottage gardens, Mediterranean-style landscapes, and pollinator-friendly planting schemes.

    • Key features

      • Compact, non-invasive variety, ideal for small spaces
      • Lavender-blue flowers from late spring to autumn
      • Silver-grey aromatic foliage for year-round interest
      • Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
      • Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

    • Height and
      spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Compact, clump-forming, spreading

    • Moisture

      Drought tolerant; prefers dry to moderately moist conditions

    • Position in
      the Garden

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

    Planting guide

    • Plant in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil
    • Position in full sun for best flowering
    • Space plants 40-50cm 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; drought-tolerant once established
    • Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
    • Cut back hard after the first flush of flowers for 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