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nepeta racemosa select

Nepeta racemosa select is a standout perennial prized for its soft, aromatic foliage and beautiful sprays of violet-blue flowers. This catmint selection is beloved by New Zealand gardeners for its impressive drought tolerance and extended flowering season. Whether you’re designing a cottage garden, edging a sunny pathway, or attracting pollinators to your outdoor space, nepeta racemosa select offers a fantastic combination of colour, fragrance, and versatility.

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Calamagrostis 'Overdam'

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Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’ is a striking variegated ornamental grass that delivers elegant upright form and delicate texture to garden borders and landscaping. With green and creamy-white striped foliage and feathery plumes in summer, this clump-forming grass is both functional and decorative. The Plant Company supplies top-quality, NZ-grown Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’ for use in modern and low-maintenance garden designs.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 90 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Selecting the correct native plant fertiliser is essential as they often tend to be slow growing and so require a tailored nutrient plan to meet their needs without overdoing it and potentially injuring the plant. The Plant Company’s Native Plant Fertiliser has been specifically blended to give 12-months of continuous nutrition and give plants an initial boost with all right nutrients. This fertiliser is applied at half a handful (half a cup) spread evenly around each plant (ideally in early spring), just once per year. This fertiliser blend is suitable for all types of natives that are planted outdoors and should not be used for natives that are grown in a container. Use The Plant Company’s Indoor Plant Fertiliser for natives that are growing in a container.

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Features and Benefits of Nepeta racemosa select

With its compact growth habit, nepeta racemosa select typically forms low, rounded mounds of attractive grey-green leaves. The plant bursts into continuous bloom from late spring through autumn, making it a reliable source of colour even during dry spells. Unlike some upright Nepeta varieties, nepeta racemosa select stays manageable—perfect for low borders, ground cover, or even spilling gracefully over walls.

Gardeners will appreciate not only its effortless good looks but also its low-maintenance requirements. Nepeta racemosa select thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, showing excellent resistance to drought once established. It rarely suffers from pests or diseases, and its aromatic foliage naturally repels rabbits and deer. To extend its flowering period, simply trim back after the first flush of blooms.

Using Nepeta racemosa select in New Zealand Gardens

This reliable perennial is perfect for weaving through mixed borders, softening the edges of pathways, or pairing with ornamental grasses. Bees and butterflies flock to nepeta racemosa select, making it an excellent foundation plant for a pollinator-friendly garden. For harmonious plant combinations, consider pairing nepeta racemosa select with graceful grasses such as Calamagrostis 'Overdam' or alongside contrasting foliage plants for year-round interest.

Nepeta racemosa select’s tidy habit also makes it ideal for planting in containers, where its trailing blooms can cascade beautifully over the sides. It’s a gardener’s favourite for blending with other drought-tolerant perennials or as a ground cover under roses and taller shrubs.

Nepeta Varieties and Companion Plants

In addition to nepeta racemosa select, you might wish to explore other popular catmint varieties to diversify your garden. Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint) is known for its tall, dramatic flower spikes, while Nepeta mussinii (Catmint) offers delicate blooms and a similarly aromatic presence. Nepeta faassenii is another robust, long-flowering option that pairs beautifully with nepeta racemosa select in informal beds or borders.

For added textural interest, companion perennials such as Actaea racemosa can provide contrasting heights and foliage textures, complementing the soft mounds of nepeta racemosa select.

Care Tips for Nepeta racemosa select

To get the best from your nepeta racemosa select, plant it in full sun or light partial shade. Ensure good drainage, as wet soils can lead to root issues. Cut back flowering stems after the initial flush to encourage reblooming. In colder regions, a light mulch will protect roots over winter. Divide established clumps every few years to maintain vigour and share plants through your garden.

Whether you’re filling a sunny border or creating a pollinator paradise, nepeta racemosa select brings long-lasting colour and effortless charm to New Zealand gardens.


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