Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Herb
- Germination Time 14-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 40-60 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Moderate watering; keep soil lightly moist during establishment
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time Flowers 12-20 weeks after sowing; ongoing bloom through warm months
- Suitable For Garden borders, cottage gardens, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Cut back after flowering to maintain bushy growth; divide every 3-4 years
Description
Showy Calamint, a perennial herb, fits well in garden borders, cottage gardens, and containers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moderately fertile soil, with moderate watering and keeping the soil lightly moist during establishment. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and expect germination in 14-21 days. Space plants 40-60 cm apart and grow best at 15-25°C. Flowers appear 12-20 weeks after sowing with ongoing blooms through warm months; cut back after flowering and divide every 3-4 years.