Lamium Silver Beacon
Lamium Silver Beacon
Lamium Silver Beacon

Lamium Silver Beacon

£13.99

VIGOROUS GROUND COVER PLANT WHICH WILL GROW IN SHADY AREAS

7 in stock

SKU: lamium-silver-beacon Category:
Common Name: Spotted Deadnettle
Size: 2-3 Litre
Hardiness: H7
Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees ˚C) are shown in brackets

  • H1a: under glass all year (>15˚C)
  • H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15 ˚C)
  • H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10 ˚C)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5 ˚C)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1 ˚C)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5 ˚C)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10 ˚C)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15 ˚C)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20 ˚C)
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2-3 Litre Pot

  • Position: Full or partial shade
  • Soil: Moist, well drained
  • Growth Rate: Average
  • Flowering Period: Summer
  • Hardiness: H7
  • Eventual Height: 0.1 – 0.5m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.5 – 1m

Lamium Silver Beacon, also known as ‘Spotted Deadnettle’ is a popular evergreen ground cover plant that is prized for its silver-green foliage and rich pink flowers. This plant is a great choice for shady areas in the garden, such as rock gardens, woodland gardens, and mixed borders. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant that adds colour and texture to your garden, this may be just what you are looking for.  Their resemblance to stinging nettles is to deter herbivores from eating them as they don’t have any stinging ability whatsoever.  This perennial is toxic to both horses and livestock.

So if you’re looking to add some colour and texture to your shady garden, consider planting Lamium Silver Beacon. With proper care, it will provide you with year-round interest and serve as an attractive ground cover for years to come.

How to care for your Lamium Silver Beacon

  • Light: Prefers partial to full shade and will perform best in areas with dappled light or filtered sun. Avoid exposing the plant to full sun, as this can cause the foliage to scorch.
  • Soil: This plant is adaptable to a variety of soils but prefers well-drained, moist soil that is rich in organic matter. Lamium Silver Beacon will not tolerate waterlogged soil, so be sure to plant it in a location that drains well.
  • Water: It is drought-tolerant once established, but will perform best with regular watering during dry spells. Water the plant deeply once a week, or more often in hot, dry weather.
  • Fertiliser: This plant is not a heavy feeder and does not require much fertiliser. A general-purpose fertiliser can be applied in Spring before new growth begins.
  • Pruning: It is a fast-growing plant that can quickly spread and become invasive. Prune the plant back in early Spring to control its spread and maintain its desired shape.
  • Propagation: It can be easily propagated by dividing the plant in spring or by taking stem cuttings in Summer.

By following these simple care tips, your Lamium Silver Beacon will thrive and provide you with beautiful foliage and delicate flowers year after year.