Calamintha Nepetoides

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Common Name: Calamintha Thessala
Size: 2-3 litre
Hardiness: H5
Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees ˚C) are shown in brackets

  • H1a: under glass all year (>15˚C)
  • H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15 ˚C)
  • H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10 ˚C)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5 ˚C)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1 ˚C)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5 ˚C)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10 ˚C)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15 ˚C)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20 ˚C)
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2-3 Litre Pot

  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Growth rate: Average
  • Flowering period: Summer – Autumn
  • Hardiness: H5
  • Eventual height: 0.1 – 0.5m
  • Eventual spread: 0.1 – 0.5m

Calamintha Nepetoides, also known as ‘Lesser Calamint’, is a semi evergreen perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. This plant is known for its delicate, fragrant foliage and delicate, white coloured flowers that bloom from Summer into early Autumn.  The plant can reach a height and width of 1/2 metre.

This Calamintha is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the garden. It is a great choice for rock gardens, cottage gardens, and as a border plant. The plant is also well-suited for planting in meadows and wildflower gardens. Its fragrant foliage can also be used in dried flower arrangements and as a culinary herb.

This plant is easy to grow and care for, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, and can tolerate drought conditions once established.

It is thought that this plant was used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, respiratory issues, and skin conditions. The plant was also used as a culinary herb, and its fragrant foliage was used in dried flower arrangements.  Its is not a well-known plant and it doesn’t have a long history of cultivation in gardens or landscapes, it’s been mostly used as a wildflower area, but it’s gaining popularity among gardeners in recent years due to its ornamental features, low-maintenance, and versatility.

How to care for your Calamintha Nepetoides

  1. Plant in well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
  2. Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, but it’s drought-tolerant once established.
  3. Fertilise with a slow-release fertiliser during the growing season.
  4. Deadhead spent blooms to promote re blooming.
  5. Divide the plant every three years to maintain its vigour.

 

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Lets Go Planting

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