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purrsian blue catmint

Are you searching for a striking, low-maintenance perennial that both gardeners and pollinators love? Purrsian blue catmint is quickly becoming a favorite among New Zealand gardeners looking to add long-lasting colour, soft texture, and a gentle fragrance to their outdoor spaces. If you’re wanting garden edges that deliver vibrant blue blooms from early summer well into autumn, this compact Nepeta hybrid might be just what your landscape needs.

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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Prostanthera Eddington Blue (Mint Bush Plant)

Prostanthera Eddington Blue is an evergreen shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It features small and glossy, green leaves which are highly aromatic. The foliage is complemented with masses of small, blue flowers in spring as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Prostanthera Eddington Blue is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in borders, or planted anywhere the beauty and fragrance of this plant can be enjoyed.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Rock
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Why Choose Purrsian Blue Catmint?

Purrsian blue catmint is valued for its resilient, spreading habit and lush clusters of small, lavender-blue flowers atop silvery-green foliage. At just 30-40cm tall, it’s perfect for borders, path edges, or container gardens. It thrives in well-drained soil with plenty of sun, tolerates dry spots once established, and rarely bothers about pests or diseases. With its tidy mounding growth, purrsian blue catmint resists flopping and keeps its shape even after heavy rain. These features make it especially suitable for New Zealand’s varied planting conditions.

Companion Choices: Similar Catmints

If you’re a fan of the soft, cottage-garden look that purrsian blue catmint provides, you might also want to explore other robust catmints for your landscape. Consider the classic Nepeta mussinii (Catmint), an old favourite for sunny borders with aromatic foliage. For a slightly larger habit and deep violet-blue colour, try Nepeta 'Walkers Low' (Catmint)—excellent for lower hedging. Nepeta 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint) offers periwinkle-blue spikes on a charmingly compact frame, while the statuesque Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint) suits larger garden drifts.

Growing and Caring for Purrsian Blue Catmint

Purrsian blue catmint establishes quickly when planted in well-drained soil with full- to part-sun exposure. Water young plants regularly, especially in the first season, then reduce as roots settle in. This perennial responds well to trimming after each flower flush, encouraging fresh new growth and a second round of blooms. It’s drought-tolerant and flourishes with little fertiliser—just add well-rotted compost annually.

Purrsian blue catmint is beloved by bees and butterflies, making it perfect for wildlife-friendly gardens. If you’re interested in more blue-toned perennials for pollinator support, Prostanthera Eddington Blue (Mint Bush Plant) is another delightful choice, offering aromatic foliage and purple-blue flowers.

Design Ideas and Garden Uses

Whether you plant purrsian blue catmint in naturalistic drifts, line your vegetable bed edges, or tuck it among roses, this resilient perennial creates a serene, soothing palette of blues and greens. Group several together for a waterwise display or mix with ornamental grasses, salvias, and lavender for movement and texture. Combine with other Nepeta varieties like Nepeta mussinii (Catmint) and Nepeta 'Walkers Low' (Catmint) to extend the season of colour.

For New Zealand gardeners who appreciate reliable, easy-care plants with lasting beauty, purrsian blue catmint is an inspired choice for borders, pots, or pollinator-friendly plantings. Explore our selection today and enjoy seasons filled with cool, calming blooms.


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