Lamium orvala
dead nettle
- 9cm pot
- £8.99
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- 3 × 9cm pots
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- Position: partial to full shade
- Soil: tolerates most
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A non-invasive dead nettle with non-stinging, slightly hairy, heart-shaped, dark green leaves and spikes of sage-like pinkish purple flowers in late spring and summer. Lamium orvala is a handsome and delicate looking plant that's perfect for a woodland garden where it thrives in most soils in a shady spot is valued for its ground cover abilities and pollinator-friendly flowers.
Plant Lamium in moist, well-drained soil, ideally in partial or full shade where it can form a dense carpet of foliage. Keep it well watered until established, especially in dry or sheltered spots, after which, it becomes more tolerant of drought.
After flowering, trim back spent blooms to tidy the plant and encourage a flush of fresh leaves. Once mature, lift and divide crowded clumps in late autumn or early spring to maintain vigour and prevent them from spreading too far.
After flowering, trim back spent blooms to tidy the plant and encourage a flush of fresh leaves. Once mature, lift and divide crowded clumps in late autumn or early spring to maintain vigour and prevent them from spreading too far.