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Nepeta subsessilis Prelude™ Purple

First-year-flowering, robust plant in the landscape with large flowers and medium controlled habit. 
  • Scales to 3 ft. (91 cm) in the second year. 
  • Features a long flowering season.
  • Minty fragrance attracts pollinators. 
  • Ideal for 2.5-qt. and 1-gal. pot sizes. 
Non-fading, dark purple blooms on an excellent mounding habit. 
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Scientific Name: Nepeta subsessilis
CommonName: Japanese Catmint
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9a
Hardiness Degree: -25°F (-25°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring, Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Scented Foliage, Frost Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 36 - 48" (91 - 122cm)
Height: 28 - 36" (71 - 91cm)
Width: 24 - 30" (61 - 76cm)
Exposure: Sun

PROPAGATION

Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500-1,000 ppm IBA
Mist: Moderate
Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N
Pinching: Recommended.
Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking
Comments: Roots quickly. Plan to pinch in liner tray.

FINISHING

Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 55 to 70°F (13 to 21°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)
Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization: No
Daylength: Long day facultative
Watering: Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant: Not necessary when pinched in liner.
Plant Growth Regulators: Use B-Nine/Cycocel 2,500/800 ppm to control height
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Aphids, white fly, spider mites

CROP SCHEDULING

1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Not recommended
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Bloom Months: March to September
Plant Protection
'Balprelurp'
Protection Information : EU PBR62753; PP33,997; UK PBR36060
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder: Darwin Perennials
Nepeta subsessilis Prelude™ Purple
Photo:  Bloom Photo:  Container