Overview
Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' is a plant with a matforming habit in the genus Lamium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' grows best in partial shade and full shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' is a mat-forming perennial in the Lamiaceae valued for its low, spreading habit and seasonal flowers. It carries deciduous foliage and reliably flowers from April to July. Suited to partial or full shade, it performs best in moist but well-drained loam and sheltered sites.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lamium
- Sunlight
- Partial shade, Full shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or early spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'?
Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' prefers partial shade and full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' need?
Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' hardy in the UK?
Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' 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 'White Nancy'?
Division in autumn or early spring.
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