





Verbena bonariensis

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Pennisetum alopecuroides

Leucanthemum vulgare

Knautia macedonica

Alchemilla mollis

Nepeta faassenii

Calamagrostis acutiflora

Coreopsis verticillata

Nepeta racemosa

Salvia nemorosa

Catananche caerulea

Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium

Rudbeckia fulgida

Aquilegia vulgaris

Gaura lindheimeri

Sedum spectabile

Achillea ptarmica

Salvia pratensis

Anemone hybrida

Achillea millefolium

Gypsophila paniculata

Helleborus orientalis

Hydrangea arborescens

Verbena hastata

Salvia nemorosa

Salvia pratensis

Anemone tomentosa

Calamagrostis acutiflora
Lesser calamint is an absolutely ideal perennial for beginner gardeners because it is extremely modest and will forgive even potential growing mistakes. We recommend planting the supplied seedling in a hot and sunny location, which will provide it with the absolute best conditions for rich and long blooming. It likes well-drained, dry soil that is not too rich in nutrients. Avoid heavy and permanently wet soils. When planning your planting, allow for a spacing of roughly 35 centimeters, which corresponds to eight to ten plants per square meter. This spacing ensures problem-free air circulation. In spring, it sprouts rather later, so empty spots in early spring are no cause for concern.
During the season, this long-lived perennial will surprise you with its self-sufficiency. Once rooted, it is perfectly adapted to drought, so it only requires watering during extreme summer heatwaves. You can skip additional fertilizing entirely; poorer soil conditions suit it best of all. Calamint blooms with clouds of white and light purple flowers continuously from June to October. Faded flowers do not need to be removed, as they are sterile, do not form seeds, and constantly renew themselves. Furthermore, the entire plant acts as a strong magnet for bees and butterflies, and thanks to its spicy scent, it can also be used as an edible herb in the kitchen.
With winter approaching, you don't have to worry about calamint at all. It is fully frost-hardy down to a respectable -28 °C and can easily handle even very harsh winters in our conditions. The essential rule for successful overwintering is not to cut the plant in the fall. Perform the clean-up and deep pruning only in early spring, before the first new shoots appear. Since it only grows to a height of 30 to 60 centimeters and maintains a compact shape, there is no need to install any support against lodging.
Are you considering growing calamint in a pot? It's a great idea! This species is absolutely perfect for planting in window boxes and decorative containers and will brighten up any sunny terrace. It's important to choose a container with a drainage hole and pour coarse drainage from expanded clay or gravel at the bottom. For the substrate, mix common soil with sand, thereby mimicking its naturally poor environment. In a pot, the soil dries out faster, so regularly check the moisture and water only when the top layer of soil is dry to the touch. For winter, simply move the pot closer to the house wall, where it will be protected from excessive winter rains.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.















Calamintha nepeta

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Calamintha nepeta

Calamintha sylvatica

Calamintha nepeta

Calamintha nepeta

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Salvia nemorosa

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Gaura lindheimeri

Salvia nemorosa

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa