Overview
Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Clinopodium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and ground cover.
About
Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud' is a semi-evergreen perennial in the Lamiaceae that forms a well-branched mound of foliage. It favours a south-facing, sheltered site in well-drained neutral loam and flowers from July to September. The blooms are lavender-pink and are valued in borders and wildlife plantings. It is sold under the Clinopodium grouping in many collections.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Clinopodium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud'?
Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud' need?
Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud' hardy in the UK?
Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud'?
Seed, Division.
