walkers low catmint

Features and Benefits

Walkers Low Catmint is renowned for its impressive endurance in the garden. It performs brilliantly in full sun to part shade and is highly tolerant of dry soils once established—a real advantage during New Zealand's dry summer spells. Unlike some Nepeta varieties, 'Walker's Low' is compact and non-invasive, forming a tidy mound that won't take over your borders or pathways. Its extended bloom time provides months of colour, with spent flowers easily refreshed by a simple mid-season trim.

The open, billowing form of Walkers Low Catmint is perfect for softening hard edges along paths or framing garden beds, while its aromatic foliage helps deter pests such as deer and rabbits. If you love supporting bees and butterflies, the nectar-rich blooms make this perennial an essential addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Planting and Care Tips

Plant Walkers Low Catmint in well-drained soil, ideally with full sun exposure. It's well-adapted to coastal gardens and poor soils, thriving on neglect where other perennials might struggle. Space plants about 40cm apart to allow for their mature width, and apply a light mulch to conserve moisture during the heat of summer. For the best display, shear faded blooms in midsummer to encourage a flush of fresh growth and repeat flowering.

Design Ideas and Companion Plants

Pair Walkers Low Catmint with other sun-loving perennials for dynamic border displays. For a classic look, combine it with Agapanthus Fireworks (Agapanthus For Sale) for cool-toned harmony, or punctuate with sunny blooms like Coreopsis 'Rum Punch'. For striking texture contrasts, mass alongside Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold' or edge mixed herb beds with Thymus nummularius (Pizza Thyme).

Explore Other Nepeta Varieties

If you love Walkers Low Catmint but want to mix things up, explore these excellent alternatives:
- Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' (Catmint) is a taller, robust cousin, ideal for larger spaces.
- Nepeta 'Blue Wonder' (Catmint) offers a more compact habit and a cloud of soft blue flowers.
- Nepeta faassenii and Nepeta mussinii (Catmint) both bring unique leaf and flower shapes to the perennial mix.

Why Choose Walkers Low Catmint

Tough, fragrant, long-blooming, and low-maintenance, Walkers Low Catmint is a versatile perennial proven to thrive in Kiwi gardens. Its combination of resilience, showy blooms, and bee-friendly nature means it not only enhances your garden’s appeal, but also supports biodiversity. Grow Walkers Low Catmint for a landscape that's as easy-going as it is beautiful.