Calamintha n. 'Blue Cloud' - P9

Description
The Lesser calamint 'Blue Cloud' (Calamintha nepeta) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces blue-violet, lip-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from July to September. Its shiny, egg-shaped, serrated to toothed leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Lesser calamint 'Blue Cloud' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The deciduous leaves of the Lesser calamint 'Blue Cloud' are dark green, ovate, glossy, serrated and toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Lesser calamint 'Blue Cloud' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Lesser calamint 'Blue Cloud' sets beautiful accents together with: Glabrous lady's mantle, tender feather grass.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud' forms lip-shaped, blue-violet flowers from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Solitary, group planting, heather garden, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture