Overview
Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Lamium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around Up to 10 cm tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' 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 'Pink Pewter' (spotted deadnettle 'Pink Pewter') is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It features evergreen foliage and grows up to 10 cm tall, spreading between 0.5 and 1 metre over 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full or partial shade, favouring sheltered west-, east-, or north-facing aspects. It adapts well to a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moisture levels from moist but well-drained to well-drained, and tolerates acid, alkaline, and neutral pH soils. It is native to regions in 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
- West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- 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 'Pink Pewter'
- Propagation
- Division, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'?
Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' need?
Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' 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 big does Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' grow?
Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' reaches a height of Up to 10 cm and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' hardy in the UK?
Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter' 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 Pewter'?
Division, Softwood cuttings.
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