Container guide
Growing six hills giant catmint in a pot
Compost and drainage
Six Hills Giant Catmint needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.
Watering six hills giant catmint in a pot
Containers dry far faster than open ground, so six hills giant catmint in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry; about every 7-10 days while establishing, then seldom" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.
Potting on
Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.
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Growing six hills giant catmint in containers — FAQ
Can you grow six hills giant catmint in a pot?
Yes — six hills giant catmint does well in a pot. Aim for a container around 20-30 cm (8-12 in) across: enough root room for it to reach about 90 cm, without so much spare compost that it stays soggy between waterings.
What size pot does six hills giant catmint need?
Aim for a container 20-30 cm (8-12 in) across. Pot on when roots show through the drainage holes or growth slows noticeably — usually every 1-2 years for a plant this size. Move up one pot size only; jumping several sizes leaves wet compost the roots cannot reach, and that is what rots them.
What compost and drainage does six hills giant catmint need in a container?
Six Hills Giant Catmint needs sharp drainage, so this matters more in a pot than in the ground. Use a free-draining mix (add perlite, grit or bark to standard compost), always pick a container with drainage holes, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.
How often should I water six hills giant catmint in a pot?
Containers dry far faster than open ground, so six hills giant catmint in a pot needs checking more often than the general guidance of "When the top 3-4 cm of soil is dry; about every 7-10 days while establishing, then seldom" — especially in summer, wind, or a heated room. Check the top few centimetres with a finger rather than watering on a fixed day.