Calamintha n. 'Marveletta White' - P13

Description
Lesser calamint 'Marvelette White' (Calamintha nepeta) is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that produces white, lip-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from July to September. Its ovate, serrated leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 50 cm and spreads to around 40 cm. Lesser calamint 'Marvelette White' is highly frost-hardy.

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

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The deciduous leaves of Lesser calamint 'Marvelette White' are medium green, ovate, serrated.

Frost hardiness
The Lesser calamint 'Marvelette White' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, 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 'Marvelette White' 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 'Marvelette White' forms lip-shaped, white flowers from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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