Overview
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Lamium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Flanders.
About
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver', commonly known as spotted deadnettle 'Beacon Silver', is a matforming herbaceous perennial from the Lamiaceae family. This evergreen cultivar grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.5 metres with a spread of 0.5 to 1 metre, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. It thrives in full or partial shade, favouring sheltered north, west, or east-facing aspects. Adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, it prefers moist but well-drained or well-drained soils with a range of pH levels. 'Beacon Silver' is native to regions of Belgium and is of interest during summer and winter seasons.
About the genus
Lamium (dead-nettles) is a genus of about 30 species of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, of which it is the type genus. They are all herbaceous plants native to Eurasia and northern Africa, with several widely naturalised across much of the temperate world.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lamium
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Native to
- Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade; avoid direct hot sun to prevent leaf scorch; suitable for ground cover and underplanting; mulch in winter to protect roots.
- Pruning
- Trim back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth; remove dead or damaged stems as needed.
- Propagation
- Division, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade; avoid direct hot sun to prevent leaf scorch; suitable for ground cover and underplanting; mulch in winter to protect roots.
Where is the best place to plant Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'?
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' need?
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How do I prune Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'?
Trim back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth; remove dead or damaged stems as needed.
How big does Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' grow?
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' hardy in the UK?
Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'?
Division, Softwood cuttings.
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