Overview
Lamium maculatum 'Roseum' is a clump-forming, mat-forming, spreading perennial groundcover in the genus Lamium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen, evergreen foliage. Lamium maculatum 'Roseum' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include groundcover, underplanting and shade garden. It is native to Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, China North-Central, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., East European Russia and France.
About
Lamium maculatum 'Roseum' is a perennial groundcover cultivar of the genus Lamium, commonly known as spotted dead-nettle. This herbaceous plant thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil, making it suitable for shade gardens and underplanting. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and can tolerate dry shade once established. Regular trimming after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages fresh growth.
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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
- partial shade, shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lamium maculatum 'Roseum' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial groundcover
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Mat-forming, Spreading
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi-evergreen, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- groundcover, underplanting, shade garden
- Native to
- Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, China North-Central, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, France
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lamium maculatum 'Roseum'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Tolerates dry shade once established.
- Pruning
- Trim back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
- Propagation
- Division, cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Lamium maculatum 'Roseum'?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Tolerates dry shade once established.
Where is the best place to plant Lamium maculatum 'Roseum'?
Lamium maculatum 'Roseum' prefers partial shade and shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lamium maculatum 'Roseum' need?
Lamium maculatum 'Roseum' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Lamium maculatum 'Roseum'?
Trim back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
Is Lamium maculatum 'Roseum' hardy in the UK?
Lamium maculatum 'Roseum' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Lamium maculatum 'Roseum'?
Division, cuttings.
