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Calamintha grandiflora Large-flowered calamint (1 Page of 5) The Calamintha grandiflora plant species is found in S. Europe. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Large-flowered calamint. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Calamintha grandiflora Common Name: Large-flowered calamint Family: Labiatae Author: (L.)Moench. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: 0.5 Habitat: Damp woods and scrub, often on limestone[187].
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks at 21°c. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse. Plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer if they are large enough, otherwise plant them out the following spring.
The seed can also be sown outdoors in a dry soil in April[244].
Division in spring or autumn[244]. Very easy, larger clumps can be planted direct into their permanent positions. It is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are well rooted before planting them out in the summer.
Basal cuttings in May or June[244]. They should be rooted in a sandy compost[245]. Harvest the shoots when they are about 10 - 15cm long with plenty of underground stem. Pot them up into individual pots and keep them in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer.
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