- Botanical name: Lamium maculatum 'Roseum'
- Common name: Deadnettle
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous
Pink
Purple
Silver
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Lamiums, commonly known as deadnettles, superficially resemble stinging nettles to deter herbivores from eating them. However they don’t have any stinging ability at all. Species can be annuals or perennials, with many valued for their mat-forming habit and tolerance of shade. They’re also highly attractive to bees.
Lamium maculatum ‘Roseum’ forms a low-growing carpet of deeply veined bright green leaves with a central white stripe, complemented by spikes of pink flowers in summer. It’s particularly useful for growing beneath trees and shrubs.
For best results grow Lamium maculatum ‘Roseum’ in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. If growing in dry shade, give it plenty of water while it establishes.
How to grow Lamium 'Roseum'
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Plant size
15cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
- Shade type: Dry
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Lamium 'Roseum' and wildlife
Lamium 'Roseum' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Lamium 'Roseum' poisonous?
Lamium 'Roseum' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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