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Nepeta 'Walker's Low' is a superb perennial adored by gardeners across New Zealand for its abundant blue-lavender blooms, aromatic gray-green foliage, and remarkable toughness. This easy-care catmint forms a soft, sprawling clump that delivers colour from late spring through autumn, attracting pollinators while deterring pests. If you're searching for a beautiful, drought-tolerant edging plant or ground cover for your NZ garden, Nepeta 'Walker's Low' is an ideal choice.

Nepeta 'Walkers Low' (Catmint)

Catmint

Nepeta 'Walker's Low' is an award winning Catmint admired for its long flowering season and aromatic grey green foliage. From late spring through autumn, it produces masses of lavender blue flowers that attract bees and butterflies to NZ gardens. Compact and reliable, this perennial forms a neat, arching mound that is both hardy and low maintenance. With its elegant form and extended bloom time, 'Walker's Low' is a superb addition to any landscape.

Nepeta 'Walkers Low' (Catmint)

Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:
Perennials
Height:
25 cm
Spread:
50 cm
Flowering time:
Spring, Summer
Garden uses:
Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern

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Why Grow Nepeta 'Walker's Low' in New Zealand?

With New Zealand's varied climate, Nepeta 'Walker's Low' offers impressive resilience. It adapts well to full sun or partial shade and thrives in free-draining soils, even tolerating coastal conditions and light frosts. Its extended flowering season provides long-lasting interest—paired with its lush, mounding shape, this catmint looks fantastic when mass planted along paths, borders, or in mixed perennial beds.

Key Features of Nepeta 'Walker's Low'

Reaches around 60cm tall, spreading to 90cm wide
Softly aromatic, silver-green foliage forms a neat mound
Spikes of vibrant blue flowers from late spring to early autumn
Attracts bees and butterflies, perfect for wildlife-friendly gardens
Deer and rabbit resistant, which is great for rural or lifestyle blocks

How to Grow and Care for Nepeta 'Walker's Low'

Nepeta 'Walker's Low' is delightfully unfussy. Plant it in a sunny position with good drainage for best results. Once established, it copes well with dry periods, making it suitable for low-water gardens throughout NZ. Cutting the plant back after flowering encourages a fresh flush of blooms. Mulching in spring helps retain moisture and keeps weeds under control.

Design Ideas and Companion Plants

Nepeta 'Walker's Low' makes a superb companion to many perennials and shrubs. Its soft blue flowers look especially striking next to the deep greens or bold yellows of plants like Agapanthus Ever Sapphire. Pair it with other catmints such as Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint), Nepeta 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint), Nepeta mussinii (Catmint), or Nepeta faassenii for a tapestry of form and colour. For textural contrast, consider companions like Billbergia nutans (Billbergia nutans Queen's Tears) or Coleus plant.

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Bring the reliable beauty of nepeta walkers low nz to your home landscape. Explore our range of high-performing perennials, including both classic catmints and modern selections. Whether you’re extending cottage borders or seeking drought-hardy options, Nepeta 'Walker's Low' delivers lasting value and style for gardens in every region of New Zealand.

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