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Neptune Catmint

Nepeta kubanica 'Bokratune'

Nature Hills Nursery
$3301
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Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Neptune Catmint thrives in full sun, requiring at least six hours of direct light daily to maintain its compact shape and deep blue flower color. While it can handle partial shade in hotter climates, too much shade often leads to floppy stems and fewer blossoms.
  • Soil: This plant prefers well-drained soil and isn't picky about pH, though it hates "wet feet." If you have heavy clay, mix in some organic compost or coarse sand to improve drainage and prevent root rot during the winter.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your Neptune Catmint twice a week to help the roots settle into their new home. Once the plant is mature and established, it is remarkably drought tolerant and typically only needs a deep soak during extended dry spells. Inconsistent watering or overly saturated soil can lead to stunted growth and a lack of the signature aromatic oils in the foliage.

Pruning Tips

Since this variety blooms on new wood, you should shear the entire plant back by half after the first flush of flowers fades in early summer. This "haircut" encourages a fresh crop of foliage and a second round of blooms, preventing the center of the plant from opening up and looking messy. In late winter or very early spring, cut the dead stems back to the ground to make way for new growth.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once in early spring as new green growth appears to fuel the season's flower production. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this promotes tender new growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost. Too much nitrogen can also result in plenty of leaves but very few of the blue flowers you want.

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Little dwarf - Bold big blue blooms! The large-flowered Neptune Catmint (Nepeta kubanica 'Bokratune') has an upright growth habit that stays small! Quick to rebloom, enjoy waves of blossoms throughout the spring and summer, and Neptune even sports some fall color! The pollinators will be flocking to your garden and you will enjoy loads of ornamental flowering blooms for unique bouquets!

Dramatic violet-blue flowers rise over dwarf mounds of textured, dark-green foliage! Top to bottom they're highly aromatic! Unlike other Catmint that typically have sage-green foliage, Neptune stands out large and in charge with its darker leaves that are crowned in much larger, purple flower spikes!

Incredibly hardy and versatile throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 10, there is little these tough-as-nails herbaceous perennials can't handle!

How to Use Neptune Catmint In The Landscape

Gorgeous garden plants, Neptune's small size, and long-bloom time make them incredible container and planter additions! Any sunny balcony or porch pot will gain an upright filler and thriller!

Mix this Herbal relation among Perennial, Pollinator and Rock gardens, Cottage gardens and Cut flower beds or a sunny balcony and patio without sacrificing space! The strong square stems will hold the blooms aloft for all to enjoy!

Catmints are perfect border plants along your drive or along hot, sunny pathways! Even Hummingbirds will stop by to visit the tubular flowers! Don't worry though, unlike Cat Nip, Catmints are not going to have all the felines in your yard!

  • Textured Deep-Green Foliage
  • Spikes of Large Violet-Blue Flowers
  • Clumping Compact Dwarf Perennial
  • Drought Tolerant & Urban Conditions
  • Water-wise, Xeriscaping, Firescaping!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Full sun-loving Neptune handles light shade in hotter zones 4-10. Catmints are great fire-wise landscaping and xeriscaping plants! Handling poor or clay soil, these drought and pollution-resistant perennials grow great in any well-drained soil! Deer and rabbit resistant, these adaptable perennials thrive in all conditions except soggy soil, but water well during extended drought and summer sun! Mulch will help retain soil moisture as well as insulate the roots. Shear after the first wave blooms to encourage rebloom, and again in late winter to clean debris.

  • Full Sun
  • Almost Any Kind of Well-Drained Soil
  • Moderate Moisture Needs
  • Deadhead To Promote New Blooms
  • Prune Back Once Foliage Dies Back
  • Easy-Care & Low-Maintenance

Get bold color and compact size without sacrificing space with fragrant Neptune Catmint at Nature Hills today!

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