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Catmint Seeds
Nepeta Mussinii
Lilac catmint flowers sitting on soft grey-green mounds of foliage.
Catmint is an attractive perennial for garden beds and containers that will flower from early summer.
Approx 150 seeds
- Compact for Pots
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Tolerates Most Light
- Hardy Perennial
Catmint Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Catmint 'Nepeta Mussinii' is a hardy, aromatic perennial ideal for UK gardens. Sow seeds March to June, germinating in 7–14 days. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering. Leaves and flowers attract pollinators and can be harvested from early summer.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Catmint Seeds
- Sow:Mar–Jun
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil
- Water:Regular watering, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Leaves and flowers from early summer; cut flowers to encourage blooms
- Best for:Borders, herb gardens, pollinator-friendly spaces
Ideal for borders, containers, and wildlife-friendly gardens, Nepeta Mussinii blooms from early summer, offering long-lasting colour and a gentle fragrance. Loved by pollinators and easy to grow, it’s a delightful addition to any garden.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.25. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.25
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Standard delivery (multiple parcels) — large orders
- £7.50
- Free delivery (orders £60 and over)
- Free
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Grow in Your Garden
Catmint Seeds (Nepeta Mussinii) - Fragrant, Bee-Friendly Perennial
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How to Grow
Catmint 'Nepeta Mussinii' seeds are best sown outdoors in spring or early summer, ideally between March and June, where they can enjoy a sunny position. This perennial thrives in well-drained soil and looks after itself once established, making it suitable for window boxes, balconies, containers, or garden beds.
Sowing
Scatter the catmint seeds onto firm, well-drained soil and lightly cover them. Keep the soil hydrated and ensure they are placed in a warm, sunny spot to encourage germination during the sowing months of March to June.
Growing
Once seedlings emerge, thin them to give each plant enough space to grow to their mature size, typically suited to a 45 cm pot or equivalent garden spacing. This thinning supports healthy growth and allows the fragrant, bee-friendly flowers to flourish from June through to October.
Plant care
Water catmint plants regularly during dry spells, especially in their first season to establish strong roots. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage prolonged blooming, while cutting back after flowering helps maintain a tidy appearance and promotes bushier growth for the next season.
About Catmint
Hardy perennial, perfect for pots and borders, attracts pollinators, cat-friendly, low maintenance
- Compact for Pots
- Pollinator-Friendly
- Tolerates Most Light
- Hardy Perennial
History of Catmint
The name Nepeta originates from the ancient Etruscan city of Neptic, where this plant was historically cherished. Its scent binds to cats' olfactory receptors, creating a temporary euphoric effect. Catmint also supports garden biodiversity by attracting bees and other pollinators.
| Other Names | Garden catmint, Mirrinminttu + Faassen's Catmint. |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-toxic |
FAQs
Yes, it can spread moderately via self-seeding.
Yes, Nepeta Mussinii is a hardy perennial. This is a perennial, so one sowing keeps going year after year rather than needing to be repeated each spring. Harvest: Leaves and flowers from early summer; cut flowers to encourage blooms. Flowering runs June to October.
Yes, many cats are attracted to its scent and enjoy it. Non-toxic. It is suited to borders, herb gardens and pollinator-friendly spaces.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs March to June, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
There are approximately 150 seeds in the packet. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits borders, herb gardens and pollinator-friendly spaces, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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