Calamintha n. 'White Cloud' - P9

Description
The Lesser calamint 'White Cloud' (Calamintha nepeta) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces white, lip-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from July to September. Its shiny, egg-shaped, serrated leaves are blue-green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Lesser calamint 'White 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 Lesser calamint 'White Cloud' are blue-green, ovate, glossy and serrated.

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

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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 'White Cloud' sets beautiful accents together with: Glabrous lady's mantle, tender feather grass.

Tasks
- Pruning: October.

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

Flower
Calamintha nepeta 'White Cloud' forms lip-shaped, white flowers from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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