Overview
Lamium orvala 'Silva' is a matforming, clump forming, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Lamium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen, evergreen foliage. Lamium orvala 'Silva' 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 orvala 'Silva' is a cultivar of the Lamium genus, a group of herbaceous perennials in the Lamiaceae family. This cultivar forms bushy, matforming clumps and features foliage that can be deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen. It thrives in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, and prefers sheltered positions. Suitable for a wide range of soil types and pH levels, it grows best in moist but well-drained or well-drained soils. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'Silva' is ideal for use in cottage gardens, wildlife areas, flower borders, and as ground cover, with interest through summer and autumn.
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 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 orvala 'Silva' 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 orvala 'Silva'
- 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 orvala 'Silva'?
Lamium orvala 'Silva' prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lamium orvala 'Silva' need?
Lamium orvala 'Silva' 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 orvala 'Silva' hardy in the UK?
Lamium orvala 'Silva' 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 orvala 'Silva'?
Division, Softwood cuttings, Seed.
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