Picture Purrfect' Catmint

Bring feline-friendly charm and vibrant blooms to your Quebec garden with Nepeta hybrida 'Picture Purrfect,' a captivating catmint boasting extended flowering and irresistible fragrance.

Characteristics:

• Long-lasting blooms: Unlike traditional catnip, 'Picture Purrfect' stuns with continuous blooms of lavender-blue flowers from early summer to fall. The profusion of blooms creates a delightful display throughout the season.
• Compact and bushy: This well-behaved Nepeta forms a compact, bushy plant reaching 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) in height and width, making it ideal for borders, containers, or mass plantings.
• Aromatic foliage: 'Picture Purrfect' boasts fragrant, greyish-green foliage that releases a pleasant minty scent when brushed against. While irresistible to cats, the fragrance is generally considered mild and pleasant to humans.
• Low-maintenance: This Nepeta is a dream for busy gardeners. It thrives with minimal care and exhibits good resistance to pests and diseases.
• Hardy: 'Picture Purrfect' is well-suited to Quebec's climate, tolerating zones 3 to 8.

Planting and Care:

• Light: Plant 'Picture Purrfect' in a location receiving full sun to partial shade. Aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is key. Amend your planting bed with sand or compost if necessary to ensure good drainage.
• Watering: Water moderately during the first growing season and during periods of drought. Once established, 'Picture Purrfect' is fairly drought tolerant.
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering.
• Deadheading: Regularly deadheading spent flowers will promote continuous blooming throughout the season. Simply snip off flower heads as they fade.
• Winter care: 'Picture Purrfect' is winter hardy. In colder climates, you can apply a light layer of mulch around the base of the plant in late fall for additional winter protection.