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Hardy perennial
Lamiaceae
Perennials
Catmint ‘Picture Purrfect’
Catmint
Catmint 'Picture Purrfect': 30 cm tall and 60 cm spread, full sun exposure. Blue flowers in June-September. Zone 3; choose soil compatible with its moisture needs.
- Exposure
- sun
- Life cycle
- Hardy perennial
- Hardiness
- Zone 3
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Common nameCatmint ‘Picture Purrfect’
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusNepeta
CultivarPicture Purrfect
TypeHardy perennial
Botanical nameCatmint
Nepeta ‘Picture Purrfect’, known in the garden as Catmint ‘Picture Purrfect’, combines blue-toned blooms with an easy-to-place volume in your composition. Among its distinctive features: aromatic foliage. The foliage displays shades of green, to be highlighted among different textures. The usual flowering period is June-September. Its size of 30 cm by 60 cm reserves it a place at the front of borders and rock gardens, without forgetting space for neighboring plants.
The success of Catmint ‘Picture Purrfect’ begins with its location: full sun, in suitable soil (well-drained, rather light; avoid waterlogged areas around the crown). After planting Catmint ‘Picture Purrfect’, water enough to thoroughly moisten the root ball. Once established, allow the surface to dry between waterings and prioritize drainage, especially during mild spells. A margin corresponding to its spread of 60 cm avoids having to move the clump in the early seasons. The indicated hardiness zone is zone 3, to be assessed according to your garden's conditions.
The care of Catmint ‘Picture Purrfect’ primarily relies on observing the clump: a light trim after the first flush of flowers helps to renew its appearance; however, monitor the watering of young plants. Catmint maintains a firmer silhouette with plenty of light and without abundant fertilization. For plant pairings, consider upright sedums, border sages, and yarrows in varieties with similar needs. Keep its 30 cm height in mind to place lower plants on the correct side and allow the flowers to be visible during June-September.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Spacing / density
23.62 inches
Best planting time
Spring after the ground thaws or early autumn, allowing the roots time to settle before the severe cold sets in.
Propagation
Division of clumps. Sowing does not guarantee the fidelity of a named cultivar.
Growing method
Nepeta ‘Picture Purrfect’: Spring after the thaw or early autumn, allowing the roots time to establish before the severe cold. After planting Nepeta ‘Picture Purrfect’, water enough to thoroughly moisten the root ball. Once rooted, allow the surface to dry between waterings and prioritize drainage, especially during thaws. Nepeta maintains a firmer shape with plenty of light and without abundant fertilization.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Care level
Routine maintenance
Watering
After planting Nepeta ‘Picture Purrfect’, water sufficiently to thoroughly moisten the root ball. Once established, allow the surface to dry between waterings and prioritize drainage, especially during thaws.
Soil type
Draining, rather light; avoid water pockets around the collar
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Moisture
Low to medium after establishment; priority drainage
Seasonal care
Catmint ‘Picture Purrfect’: light pruning after the first flush of flowers helps to refresh its appearance; however, monitor watering for young plants. During its flowering period (June-September), also look out for damaged stems and neighboring plants that might obscure the clump.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
Stable container with holes, significantly wider than the root ball; size to be adapted to the format sold and adult development.
To plant Catmint ‘Picture Purrfect’ in a container, choose a stable pot with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future size (60 cm). Water must drain freely after each watering; check the root ball more often than if planted in the ground. Plan to protect the container in winter according to your climate.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
12 inches (30.5 cm)
Width / spread
24 inches (61 cm)
Flower color
Blue
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Lapsed
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Erected
Fragrance
Aromatic foliage
Bloom period
June-September
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Companion plants to consider for Catmint 'Picture Purrfect': upright sedums, border salvias, yarrows. Choose varieties that tolerate sun and comparable moisture; allow each clump its mature space.
Plants to avoid
Around Nepeta 'Picture Purrfect,' above all, avoid neighbors that would cover its leaves or strongly compete with its root ball. Compatibility of light, water, and spread takes precedence over a list of so-called enemy plants.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
Where to plant Nepeta 'Picture Purrfect'?
Provide sunshine and suitable soil (draining, rather light; avoid water pockets around the crown). Catmint retains a firmer shape with plenty of light and without abundant fertilization.
When does Catmint 'Picture Purrfect' bloom?
The indicated period is June-September. The flower color is blue. The exact date and duration depend on the climate, the season, and when the plant is installed.
How to water and care for Nepeta 'Picture Purrfect'?
After planting Nepeta 'Picture Purrfect', water enough to thoroughly moisten the root ball. Once established, allow the surface to dry out between waterings and prioritize good drainage, especially during thaws. A light pruning after the first flush of flowers helps to refresh its appearance; however, monitor the watering of young plants carefully.
Can Nepeta 'Picture Purrfect' be grown in a pot?
To plant Nepeta ‘Picture Purrfect’ in a container, choose a stable pot with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future size (60 cm). Water should drain freely after each watering; check the root ball more often than if planted directly in the ground. Plan to protect the container in winter depending on your climate.
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