Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
catmint 'Dawn to Dusk'
A clump-forming perennial with upright, branched stems to 75cm tall with softly-hairy aromatic, grey-green leaves and in early summer, produces spikes of pale pink, tubular flowers that contrast well with its dark stems
Synonyms
Nepeta × faassenii 'Dawn to Dusk'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
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- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Spreading branched
- Genus
Nepeta can be annuals or, more commonly, perennials, with paired, usually aromatic leaves, and terminal spikes or panicles of 2-lipped, tubular flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Trim after flowering to keep the plant bushy and compact
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry summers
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