Nepeta × faassenii ‘Blue Wonder’ – Intense Blue Catmint
Nepeta × faassenii ‘Blue Wonder’ is a compact, aromatic perennial noted for its intense violet-blue flowers, produced in abundance from late spring through summer, often repeating if cut back. Its grey-green, fragrant foliage forms a tidy, mound-shaped plant, making it ideal for borders, containers, and edging.
Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, this hardy, low-maintenance plant is drought tolerant once established and performs well in a wide range of garden settings. Perfect for cottage gardens, Mediterranean-style planting, and mixed perennial borders, ‘Blue Wonder’ offers strong colour, texture, and reliability.
Why Grow Nepeta × faassenii ‘Blue Wonder’?
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Deep Violet-Blue Flowers – Rich, long-lasting colour
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Compact Habit – Neat and tidy growth
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Pollinator Friendly – Excellent for bees
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Aromatic Foliage – Adds scent and texture
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Low Maintenance – Hardy and drought tolerant
Height and Spread
Approximately 30–40cm high with a spread of 40–50cm.
Growing Conditions
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Aspect: Full sun for best flowering
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Watering: Water until established; drought tolerant thereafter
Maintenance
Shear back after flowering to encourage repeat blooms. Cut back hard in early spring. Generally trouble-free.
Conclusion
Nepeta × faassenii ‘Blue Wonder’ is a compact, free-flowering catmint delivering intense colour, pollinator appeal, and excellent garden performance with minimal care.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.