Overview
Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' is a perennial in the genus Nepeta, part of the Lamiaceae family. Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soil soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, groundcover and containers. It is native to Hybrid cultivar and derived from Nepeta faassenii native to the Caucasus region.
About
Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' is a perennial cultivar of the Nepeta genus, commonly known as catmint. This hybrid cultivar thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil with neutral to alkaline pH. It is drought tolerant once established and suited to a range of exposures from sheltered to exposed. 'Six Hills Giant' features aromatic, minty foliage and is hardy in UK conditions (H5). It is ideal for use in borders, groundcover, or containers, and benefits from hard pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage fresh growth.
About the genus
Nepeta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. The genus name, from Latin nepeta (“catnip”), is reportedly in reference to Nepete, an ancient Etruscan city. There are 295 accepted species.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Nepeta
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Dry to medium
- Exposure
- Sheltered to exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Groundcover, Containers
- Native to
- Hybrid cultivar, derived from Nepeta faassenii native to the Caucasus region
- Fragrance
- Aromatic, minty
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; avoid overwatering.
- Pruning
- Cut back hard after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
- Propagation
- Division, Cuttings
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'?
Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; avoid overwatering.
Where is the best place to plant Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'?
Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered to exposed positions.
What soil does Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' need?
Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' grows best in well-drained soil soil. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
How do I prune Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'?
Cut back hard after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
Is Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' hardy in the UK?
Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant' 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 Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'?
Division, Cuttings.
More in the Nepeta genus
- Nepetacatmint
- Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'catmint 'Six Hills Giant'
- Nepeta Grandiflora
- Nepeta govanianacatmint
- Nepeta grandiflora 'Dawn to Dusk'
- Nepeta racemosa 'Superba'Dwarf Catnip
- Nepeta × faassenii 'Blue Dwarf' ('Blauknirps')Blue Dwarf Catmint
- Nepeta × faassenii 'Variegata'Variegated Catmint