{"product_id":"nepeta-six-hills-giant-cat-mint-cotswold-grown-perennial","title":"Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' - Cat Mint - Cotswold Grown Perennial","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA classic cottage garden favourite, \u003ci\u003eNepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’\u003c\/i\u003e is a vigorous, upright variety of catmint known for its tall, arching stems and soft lavender-blue flowers, which appear in generous sprays throughout summer. The aromatic, grey-green foliage adds texture and scent, making it a favourite for borders, pollinator planting, and companion planting with roses. Long-flowering and low-maintenance, it’s ideal for adding movement and a hazy softness to sunny garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Giant Catmint, is prized for its height, generous flowering, and ability to attract bees and butterflies throughout the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUpright, Flowering, Summer–Autumn Interest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e June–September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Spring–Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eNepeta\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Six Hills Giant’ (named after the Six Hills nursery in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, where this cultivar was selected)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOccasionally listed as \u003ci\u003eNepeta faassenii\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Six Hills Giant’, though this is not a true \u003ci\u003efaassenii\u003c\/i\u003e hybrid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGiant Catmint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGarden cultivar; parent species native to Europe and western Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eShear back by half after the first flush of flowers to encourage fresh growth and a second round of blooming. Cut back fully in late autumn or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHighly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun preferred, though it tolerates light shade. Ideal for borders, gravel gardens, and naturalistic planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDrought-tolerant once established. Water young plants until settled, then only during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWell-drained soil is essential. Prefers light, sandy or chalky soils. Avoid waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLittle feeding required. A mulch of compost in spring is usually sufficient to support flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic, though some cats may be attracted to and roll in the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePair with roses, echinacea, or ornamental grasses for a long-flowering, bee-friendly border with a soft, romantic feel and great movement in the breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":56239937519997,"sku":"8539635610571","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":56239937552765,"sku":"6539635610571","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/nepeta-six-hills-giant-cat-mint-cotswold-grown-perennial-9700508.jpg?v=1751064694","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/nepeta-six-hills-giant-cat-mint-cotswold-grown-perennial","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}