Overview
Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pearls' 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 'Pink Pearls' 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 'Pink Pearls' is a cultivar of Lamium, a genus of mostly perennial plants known for their coarsely serrated, ovate leaves and tubular, two-lipped flowers arranged in compact spikes. This cultivar forms bushy, matforming clumps and is semi-evergreen, providing interest through the summer and autumn seasons. It thrives in a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Suitable for various garden settings, it can be used as ground cover, in flower borders, or underplanting, and is hardy to UK zone H7.
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 'Pink Pearls' 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 'Pink Pearls'
- 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 'Pink Pearls'?
Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pearls' prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pearls' need?
Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pearls' 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 'Pink Pearls' hardy in the UK?
Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pearls' 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 'Pink Pearls'?
Division, Softwood cuttings, Seed.
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