Newbie question: Walkers Low catmint
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Nepeta Walker's Low yellow leaves at bottom
Comments (6)Thx NJ ! It IS big and this is only the 2nd yr. Planted it 'dead' (2009 fall) from what I call 'scratch & dent' nearly dead REALLY CHEAP plants they sell in the fall so last year was it's first growth and it got just as big BEFORE last year so I'm guessing it's going to be out of control end of THIS year. I've already asked questions about it and know that at this size, I should have divided it prior to this spring (considering where it's at) and WILL be doing so whenever appropriate (need to reference advice....lol). All I know is.....in the right conditions, this sucker takes off and everyone walking by says something about it. I'm not sure if it's a compliment or that they think it's the giant blob....lol. I think Karen has the right idea...putting it somewhere that it can just expand and be happy. I'm scared to dig into mine, since 1/2 the time when I mess with something happy but too big, it ends up petering out on me and I wish I'd just left it alone. Sorry for my rambling. We just had a horrific rain storm with massive thunder & lightening (which I LOVE) but it scared the crap out of me and I'm still alllll fired up...lol....See MoreWho plants 'Walker's Low' Nepeta?
Comments (8)I would think that Home Depot doesn't place the plant tags in the plants. They come from the grower in trucks several days a week and the grower has employees that are assigned to Home Depot to unload the trucks when they come in, answer garden questions for the customers, and help with making choices. There is at least 6 or more staffed at HD every day, probably more. They move the plants about and arrange them on tables,etc. I will double check that same aisle hopefully this weekend to see if there are any more of those plants left and look at the plant tag and report back. I knew all the pictures I'd seen of this plant were bluish/purple. Thanks for your responses. Maybe I read the tags wrong....See MoreHow do you divide or root Walker's Low nepeta?
Comments (8)Faye, I do root cuttings in potting soil. You can also use vermiculite or sand, or a mixture of any of those. Don't obsess, just try some of whatever you have. Usually I put about 3 cuttings or maybe 5 little ones in a gallon pot. You don't have to fill the pot more than about 2/3 full of whatever you're using as planting medium, as they're not going to stay in that pot much longer than it takes to root well. You might want to put one cutting to a smaller pot. I set the pot in usually a grocery bag and I loosely tie the top just to help hold in humidity. I peek daily for the first few days to make sure the cuttings are not wilted (in which case you can spray them with a little water in a spray bottle -- you did water them in well when you stuck them?) Some sources say you can tug the cuttings gently to see if they rooted -- I don't tug anybody, or I'll have a cutting in my hand, no root. I take the pot out of the bag after a few days and just wait for new growth to indicate rooting. Grow on for a 2-3 weeks after you notice new growth, gradually moving them to brighter light. Maybe we'll hear from those who have more scientific methods, but this works for me. Persian Shield rooted easily without wilting, bagged. Things like pentas and alternanthera that are not prone to be 'floppy' can be just kept in the shade without bagging them up, just give 'em a spritz of water now and then. The division method that Cameron and Libby use are for making two big plants of one for quick effect. Cuttings are for making lots of little plants that will grow into big plants over a season. I just like to see them grow, or I'd go buy the plants I need. Nell...See MoreCatmint Question
Comments (6)Thanks for the help! I have never cut back and plants prior to blooming yet I have read that many plants you could do this. I have read that in large clumps of phlox to have continuous bloom to stagger it and have different heights, to pinch back different stems. I just don't understand how it then forms a bud LOL...sorry, I was a poor science student! Last question, is pinching and cutting back the same thing? Does it matter if I pinch the stem or cut it? Hey, like I said, poor science student! ROFL...See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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