LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
nectar-rich flowers
GROWTH HABIT
Bushy, clump-forming
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering perennial
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
30–45 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
5–9
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
25–30 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface sow
GROWING CONDITIONS
sunny position
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Calamintha grandiflora a popular flowering plant?
What makes Calamintha grandiflora a popular flowering plant?
Calamintha grandiflora is admired for its clusters of soft pink to rosy-purple blooms, fragrant foliage, and compact growth habit, making it a popular choice for cottage gardens, herbaceous borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Where can Calamintha grandiflora be grown?
Where can Calamintha grandiflora be grown?
It grows well in flower beds, borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and containers with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can Calamintha grandiflora be used in borders and rock gardens?
Can Calamintha grandiflora be used in borders and rock gardens?
Yes, its compact, bushy growth and abundant blooms make it well suited for mixed borders, rock gardens, edging pathways, and container plantings.
Does removing spent flowers encourage continued blooming?
Does removing spent flowers encourage continued blooming?
Yes, deadheading faded blooms helps maintain a tidy appearance and may encourage additional flowering under suitable growing conditions.
Does Calamintha grandiflora provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Calamintha grandiflora provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants produce attractive clusters of blooms and aromatic green foliage throughout the flowering season, adding lasting color, texture, and ornamental appeal to gardens and containers under suitable growing conditions.