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Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' (P)

Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' (P)

Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

One of the best Nepeta we have ever seen, as it is absolutely smothered in sky blue flowers over silvery green mounds of foliage.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

A versatile plant ideal for pots on the patio, in border fringes or raised beds.

Accreditations /
Awards:

Proven Winner® Variety

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Mound Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

30 x 25 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Flower Colour:

purple

Foliage Colour:

green

silver/grey

Flowering Time:

May - September

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Prefers:

Full Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

LAMIACEAE

Genus:

Nepeta

Species:

faassenii

Cultivar:

Purrsian Blue

UPOV:

PURRSIAN BLUE

UPOV No:

EUPVR APP 20142092

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

22 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

February - June

Recommended Sales Window:

March - August

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:13/2423/2401/2511/25
Qty:5399114

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.