Product description
Calamintha White Cloud is an intensely fragrant, bushy herb that produces crisp clouds of pristine, pure white flowers, brilliantly illuminating hot, sun-baked borders. It naturally forms a tidy, well-behaved mound that acts as a massive draw for local butterfly and bee populations, while projecting a mouth-watering mint-and-oregano scent across patios and seating areas.
You must treat this plant mean to keep it keen, providing it with full sun and loose, fast-draining earth devoid of rich compost. It actively despises wet feet, so you must strictly withhold water and let the soil dry out thoroughly between soakings to prevent the crown from rotting. It requires absolutely no staking and only asks for a light trim midway through its growth cycle to maintain a tight shape and encourage prolonged flowering.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Calamintha 'White Cloud'
Calamintha 'White Cloud'
Product description
Calamintha White Cloud is an intensely fragrant, bushy herb that produces crisp clouds of pristine, pure white flowers, brilliantly illuminating hot, sun-baked borders. It naturally forms a tidy, well-behaved mound that acts as a massive draw for local butterfly and bee populations, while projecting a mouth-watering mint-and-oregano scent across patios and seating areas.
You must treat this plant mean to keep it keen, providing it with full sun and loose, fast-draining earth devoid of rich compost. It actively despises wet feet, so you must strictly withhold water and let the soil dry out thoroughly between soakings to prevent the crown from rotting. It requires absolutely no staking and only asks for a light trim midway through its growth cycle to maintain a tight shape and encourage prolonged flowering.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Siting Calamintha White Cloud near your patio seating is a brilliant move to enjoy its crisp white blooms and intense herbal scent. Because this perennial is an absolute magnet for bees, it brings incredible movement and life right to your entertaining spaces. Trim it back lightly midway through its growth cycle to maintain a neat, bushy mound and encourage late-season flowering.
How to Water
Provide a single, deep watering session right after planting to anchor Calamintha White Cloud securely in the ground. This rugged herb actively despises wet feet, so it should be left to dry out thoroughly between any future waterings. If you force the roots to sit in soggy soil, they will quickly turn yellow and perish.
How to Plant
Settle Calamintha White Cloud into a sun-drenched spot with sharply draining, sandy, or chalky earth. Avoid pampering this variety with rich compost, as poor soil keeps its growth tight and highly fragrant. Press the dirt firmly around the roots, ensuring the crown is completely exposed to the air.
