Overview
Lamium tuberosum is a matforming, clump forming, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Lamium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen, evergreen foliage. Lamium tuberosum 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 tuberosum is a matforming and clump-forming cultivar within the Lamium genus, known for its bushy habit. As a member of the Lamiaceae family, it features deciduous to evergreen foliage and produces tubular, two-lipped flowers in whorls during spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun to full shade and prefers sheltered aspects such as north, east, or west-facing positions. It grows well in a variety of soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moisture levels from moist but well-drained to well-drained. Suitable for ground cover, flower borders, and wildlife gardens, it 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 tuberosum 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 tuberosum
- 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 tuberosum?
Lamium tuberosum prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lamium tuberosum need?
Lamium tuberosum 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 tuberosum hardy in the UK?
Lamium tuberosum 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 tuberosum?
Division, Softwood cuttings, Seed.
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