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catmint in containers

Looking to add vibrant colour, fragrance, and pollinator appeal to your patio, balcony, or garden? Growing catmint in containers is an easy, rewarding way to liven up your outdoor living spaces. These versatile, hardy plants are a favourite among New Zealand gardeners for their relaxed, cascading habit, aromatic foliage, and pastel blue or lavender blooms. Whether you have a sprawling deck or a compact city courtyard, catmint thrives in pots, making it a perfect choice for creating lush, low-maintenance container displays.

Rose 'Desiree' pink flowers.

Rose 'Desiree'

Rose 'Desiree' is a beautifully refined rose known for soft pastel blooms, gentle fragrance and repeat flowering through the warmer months in New Zealand gardens. This lovely cultivar produces full classic roses on strong stems ideal for cutting and display. With healthy growth glossy foliage and long seasonal performance, Rose 'Desiree' brings romance and timeless floral charm to borders cottage gardens and outdoor living spaces.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Rose Plants
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
A Spearmint plant with lush, green leaves.

Mint Plant

Mint Plant (Spearmint) is a popular herb grown for its fresh fragrant leaves and versatile use in cooking drinks and home remedies. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, it grows quickly and produces an abundance of soft green foliage through the warmer months. Easy to grow and highly productive, this herb is ideal for home gardeners wanting reliable flavour, fresh harvests, and a plant that performs well in both gardens and containers.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, White
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Why Grow Catmint in Containers?

Catmint’s relaxed, mounded form looks stunning spilling over the edge of pots. In containers, catmint remains compact and manageable, making it ideal for urban spaces or gardens where ground planting isn’t an option. Container planting also helps control spreading, as some Nepeta varieties can self-seed or spread vigorously in open beds. With the right pot and soil, you’ll enjoy months of flowers from late spring to autumn, as well as a reliable refuge for bees and butterflies.

Best Varieties of Catmint for Containers

Not all catmints are created equal when it comes to container gardening—some stand out for their compact growth, flower power, and easy care.

How to Plant Catmint in Containers

Choose a pot with good drainage holes, at least 30cm wide, filled with a free-draining potting mix. Place your catmint in full sun for best flowering, and water regularly until established—after which catmint becomes drought-tolerant and easy care. A slow-release fertiliser in early spring will encourage strong growth and prolific blooms. To keep your catmint in containers looking its best, trim back spent flower stems or shape the plant lightly after blooms fade.

Container Display Ideas

Catmint shines on its own but also makes a great companion plant. Pair it with dwarf roses, salvias, or ornamental grasses for a striking, dynamic display. Its silvery leaves and softly billowing habit offer a soothing contrast to bold flowers or upright forms. With its gentle, aromatic foliage, catmint in containers can create a sensory oasis close to decks, patios, or windows.

Enjoy the Benefits of Catmint in Pots

Growing catmint in containers is an inspired way to enjoy this classic perennial, whether you’re craving colour by the door, fragrance on the balcony, or a pollinator haven in a small city space. Browse our range of beautiful catmints, including Nepeta 'Walkers Low' (Catmint), Nepeta mussinii (Catmint), and more, and transform your space with easy-care blooms that thrive in pots, tubs, or planters.

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