Overview
Lamium maculatum Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series) is a matforming, clump forming, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Lamium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen, evergreen foliage. Lamium maculatum Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series) grows best in full sun, partial shade and full 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.
About
Lamium maculatum Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series) is a matforming, bushy cultivar of the Lamium genus, which is known for its coarsely serrated, ovate foliage and tubular, two-lipped flowers arranged in compact spikes. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil of various types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for use in cottage and informal gardens, as ground cover, or underplanting roses and shrubs, with interest through summer and autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lamium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lamium maculatum Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming, Clump forming, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi evergreen, Evergreen
- 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lamium maculatum Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series)
- Propagation
- Division, Softwood cuttings, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lamium maculatum Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series)?
Lamium maculatum Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series) prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lamium maculatum Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series) need?
Lamium maculatum Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series) 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.
Is Lamium maculatum Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series) hardy in the UK?
Lamium maculatum Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series) 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 Lami Mega Purple (Lami Series)?
Division, Softwood cuttings, Seed.
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