


Calamintha nepeta

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Veronica longifolia

Rudbeckia fulgida

Salvia verticilata

Agastache hybrida

Gypsophila paniculata

Gypsophila paniculata

Helleborus orientalis

Geranium pratense

Gaura lindheimeri

Geranium pratense

Verbena bonariensis

Panicum virgatum

Scutellaria

Salvia nemorosa

Panicum virgatum

Phlomis russeliana

Caryopteris clandonensis

Coreopsis verticillata

Achillea filipendulina

Artemisia ludoviciana

Malva moschata

Kalimeris incisa

Triteleia Blues

Bouteloua gracilis

Lythrum salicaria

Veronica spicata

Pennisetum alopecuroides

Pennisetum alopecuroides
Calamint is an absolutely ideal perennial for beginner gardeners, as it is exceptionally unassuming 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 abundant and long flowering. It likes well-draining, dry soil that is not too rich in nutrients. You should rather avoid heavy and permanently wet soils. When planning planting, count on a spacing of roughly 35 centimeters, which corresponds to eight to ten plants per square meter. This spacing will ensure problem-free air circulation. In the spring, it sprouts rather late, so empty spots early in the 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 because they are sterile, do not produce seeds, and are constantly renewing themselves. Moreover, the entire plant acts as a strong magnet for bees and butterflies, and thanks to its spicy aroma, it can also be used as an edible herb in the kitchen.
As winter approaches, you don't need to worry about calamint at all. It is fully frost-resistant down to a respectable -28 °C and easily handles even very harsh winters in our conditions. The fundamental rule for successful overwintering is not to cut the plant in the fall. Perform the cleansing and deep cut only in early spring, before the first new shoots appear. Since it grows to a height of only 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 great for planting in planters and decorative containers, and it will brighten up any sunny terrace. The important thing is to choose a container with a drainage hole and to pour a coarse drainage layer of expanded clay or gravel at the bottom. As a substrate, mix regular potting soil with sand, thereby mimicking its natural poor environment. In a pot, the soil dries out faster, so check the moisture regularly and water only when the top layer of soil is dry to the touch. For winter, just 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.

Calamintha nepeta

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Calamintha nepeta

Calamintha nepeta

Calamintha sylvatica

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