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Acinos alpinus (Alpine catmint)
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2 hours care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Acinos alpinus
Other names
Alpine catmint, Calamintha alpina, Alpine calamint, Apline rock thyme, Rock thyme, Satureia orontia, Calamintha alpinus
Genus
Acinos Acinos
Species
A. alpinus - A. alpinus is a low-growing, mound-forming, woody-based, evergreen perennial with small, aromatic, elliptic to rounded, sometimes toothed, mid- to dark green leaves and spike-like whorls of purple to purple-pink flowers with white markings in midsummer.
Acinos alpinus is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Purple-pink, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Acinos alpinus (Alpine catmint) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid wet, waterlogged conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Calamint looks good in with other grey-leaved plants as a gentle colour contrast. Plant with quiet herbs, such as rosemary, rue and hyssop.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Acinos alpinus
Other names
Alpine catmint, Calamintha alpina, Alpine calamint, Apline rock thyme, Rock thyme, Satureia orontia, Calamintha alpinus
Genus
Acinos Acinos
Species
A. alpinus - A. alpinus is a low-growing, mound-forming, woody-based, evergreen perennial with small, aromatic, elliptic to rounded, sometimes toothed, mid- to dark green leaves and spike-like whorls of purple to purple-pink flowers with white markings in midsummer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Purple-pink, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Acinos alpinus (Alpine catmint) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid wet, waterlogged conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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COMPANION PLANTS
Calamint looks good in with other grey-leaved plants as a gentle colour contrast. Plant with quiet herbs, such as rosemary, rue and hyssop.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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