Pink Panther

SKU: FL3905
The toothed green foliage forms a compact dome shape and is topped by medium pink, tubular flowers on 20cm (8") stems. Nepeta Pink Panther is hardy to Zone 4, with scented flowers coming steadily from mid-summer to autumn. Read More

Exposure Full-sun

Season Warm season

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Pink Panther

Product Details

Nepeta subsessilis. This sister of Nepeta 'Blue Panther' is perennial, but blooms so early that it can be grown as an annual as well. The toothed green foliage forms a compact dome shape and is topped by medium pink, tubular flowers on 20cm (8") stems. Nepeta Pink Panther is hardy to Zone 4, with scented flowers coming steadily from mid-summer to autumn. It is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Use it in containers or as an edging to attract pollinating insects. Plant in full sun to partial shade and space plants around 25cm (10") apart.

Perennial.

Quick Facts:

    • Compact dome shape
    • Pink flowers on 20cm (8") stems
    • First year flowering perennial
    • Attractive to beneficial insects

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All About Pink Panther

Latin

Latin
Nepeta subsessilis
Family: Lamiaceae

Difficulty

Difficulty
Easy

Season & Zone

Season & Zone
Season: Warm season
Exposure: Full sun
Zone: Hardy to Zone 4

Timing

Timing
Sow seeds indoors in winter, about 4-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant or direct sow in 4-6 weeks after the last frost date, once daytime temperatures are steadily above 10°C (50°F). It can also be direct sown where it is to grow in September where winters are mild. Bottom heat will speed germination. Ideal temperature for germination: 21-27°C (70-80°F). Seeds should sprout in 10-20 days.

Starting

Starting
Sow on the soil surface or barely covered with perlite. Thin plants or transplant to 30cm (12″) apart.

Growing

Growing
This plant does very well in containers, raised beds, or borders in full sun to partial shade. After the main bloom, plants should be cut back hard to encourage a second bloom and tidy shape.

Harvest

Harvest
To save the summer catmint bounty, harvest when fully grown, and keep the plant picked regularly.

Seed Info

Seed Info
Usual seed life: 5 years.

Companion Planting

Companion Planting
Attracts pollinators, but repels aphids, flea beetles, Japanese beetles, ants, weevils, and squash bugs.

More on Companion Planting.

How to Grow Nepeta

Step 1

Timing

Sow seeds indoors in winter, about 4-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant or direct sow in 4-6 weeks after the last frost date, once daytime temperatures are steadily above 10°C (50°F). It can also be direct sown where it is to grow in September where winters are mild. Bottom heat will speed germination. Ideal temperature for germination: 21-27°C (70-80°F). Seeds should sprout in 10-20 days.

Step 2

Starting

Sow on the soil surface or barely covered with perlite. Thin plants or transplant to 30cm (12″) apart.

Step 3

Growing

This plant does very well in containers, raised beds, or borders in full sun to partial shade. After the main bloom, plants should be cut back hard to encourage a second bloom and tidy shape.

Usual seed life: 5 years.

Step 4

Harvest

To save the summer catmint bounty, harvest when fully grown, and keep the plant picked regularly.

Tips

Companion Planting

Attracts pollinators, but repels aphids, flea beetles, Japanese beetles, ants, weevils, and squash bugs.

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