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Nepeta blue cloud is a charming perennial prized by New Zealand gardeners for its soft, airy blue flowers and aromatic foliage. Its ability to attract pollinators, thrive in tough conditions, and provide a long-lasting haze of colour makes it a popular choice for borders, cottage gardens, and container plantings. If you are searching for an easy-care, drought-tolerant perennial that offers both beauty and resilience, nepeta blue cloud is a reliable and enchanting option.

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' plants with fine and elegant, blue foliage.

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'

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Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
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The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same wide. It grows best when positioned in partial shade on a well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. It will not tolerate wet growing conditions or frost. This Fern makes for a fantastic potted plant but can also be grown outdoors in warmer climates. In such environments it is often planted around pool and other outdoor living areas. This is an easy plant to grow and very forgiving.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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Key Features of Nepeta Blue Cloud

Nepeta blue cloud forms loose, bushy mounds of silvery-green leaves topped with a mass of petite, sky-blue flowers from late spring into autumn. These clouds of blooms create an ethereal effect in the garden, gently swaying with each breeze. As with other nepetas, such as Nepeta mussinii (Catmint) and Nepeta faassenii, nepeta blue cloud offers aromatic foliage that helps deter pests while inviting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Mature plants typically reach 40–50 cm in height and spread, making nepeta blue cloud versatile for edging paths, softening garden transitions, or filling gaps in sun-baked spots. Its low-maintenance nature means little fussing—simply plant in well-drained soil with plenty of sun, and enjoy months of long-lasting blooms.

How to Grow Nepeta Blue Cloud in New Zealand

Nepeta blue cloud is wonderfully forgiving, thriving in a range of conditions often found in New Zealand gardens. It copes well with coastal winds, poor soils, and extended dry periods, so it's a great solution for tricky planting spots. For best results:

If you're seeking other varieties to complement nepeta blue cloud, consider Nepeta 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint) for more vibrant blue hues, or Nepeta 'Walkers Low' (Catmint) for a larger, sprawling effect in your flower beds.

Garden Uses for Nepeta Blue Cloud

Nepeta blue cloud is exceptionally versatile in the garden. It works beautifully as a soft edging plant for walkways or mixed borders, and pairs well with classic cottage favourites like roses, lavender, and salvias. Its gentle colour blends easily with both cottage or contemporary styles, while its fine texture contrasts nicely with bolder-leaved companions. Plant nepeta blue cloud en masse for a misty blue drift, or tuck it between stone paths to soften hard lines and charm passersby.

For gardeners who adore nepeta’s pest-resistant, pollinator-attracting qualities but want more variety, Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint) offers larger stature and bold presence in larger garden designs.

Why Choose Nepeta Blue Cloud?

With its easygoing nature and long flowering season, nepeta blue cloud is an excellent addition to New Zealand gardens big or small. Whether you’re designing a waterwise border, supporting bees, or seeking reliable colour, this resilient perennial delivers year after year. Explore the world of catmints, including Nepeta mussinii (Catmint) and its relatives, to build a thriving, beautiful garden sanctuary.


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