{"product_id":"nepeta-x-faassenii-junior-walker-british-grown-perennial","title":"Nepeta x faassenii 'Junior Walker'  - British Grown Perennial","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis long flowering perennial produces clouds of soft lavender-blue flowers above aromatic grey-green foliage from late spring well into autumn. More compact than the popular ‘Walker’s Low’, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNepeta × faassenii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ‘Junior Walker’ offers the same relaxed cottage garden charm while remaining neat and manageable, making it perfect for borders, pathways, containers, and pollinator-friendly planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNepeta × faassenii ‘Junior Walker’\u003c\/b\u003e, commonly known as Catmint, is loved by gardeners for its exceptionally long flowering period, drought tolerance, and ability to attract bees and butterflies. Its soft, billowing habit blends beautifully with roses, salvias, echinaceas, and ornamental grasses, creating a naturalistic look that requires very little maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerbaceous, Compact, Long Flowering, Pollinator Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e May to October\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e March to November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNepeta × faassenii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e ‘Junior Walker’ (Faassen’s catmint)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatmint\u003cbr\u003eFaassen’s Catmint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNepeta × faassenii\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a garden hybrid thought to originate from crosses involving species native to the Caucasus region and western Asia. ‘Junior Walker’ was selected as a more compact form of the well-known cultivar ‘Walker’s Low’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the first flush of flowers begins to fade, trim the plant back by around one third to encourage fresh growth and a second display of blooms. Cut back old stems to ground level in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn outstanding plant for pollinators. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, bumblebees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout the flowering season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrives in full sun and is ideal for borders, gravel gardens, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and containers. Works particularly well along paths where the fragrant foliage can be brushed against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during establishment. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and typically only requires additional watering during prolonged dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefers well-drained soil and thrives in sandy, chalky, or loamy conditions. Avoid waterlogged sites, particularly during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally requires very little feeding. A light application of a balanced fertiliser or an annual mulch of garden compost in spring is usually sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Many cats are attracted to the foliage, although the effect is typically much milder than true catnip (\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNepeta cataria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon’t be afraid to give plants a haircut after the first flowering flush. A quick trim often results in a fresh mound of foliage and another impressive display of flowers later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the name, ‘Walker’s Low’ and its compact offspring ‘Junior Walker’ were not named because of their height. The original cultivar was named after a garden called Walker’s Low in England, where the plant was first grown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":58290345509245,"sku":"8279485061871","price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":58290345542013,"sku":"6279485061871","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/nepeta-x-faassenii-junior-walker-british-grown-perennial-sprouts-of-bristol-sprouts-of-bristol-6410740.jpg?v=1781743826","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/nepeta-x-faassenii-junior-walker-british-grown-perennial","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}