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LAMIUM maculatum 'Beacon Silver'
Commonly known as Dead nettle, Weasel's snout
Silvery leaves edged on green for this long lasting dead nettle. Magenta flowers
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Deciduous
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Height - 20cm (8in) -
Spread - 1m (39in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - rhizomatous and stoloniferous perennial with prostrate and ascending stems. Triangular-ovate, toothed, matt leaves 2-8cm (¾-3in) long, heart-shaped at the base. Spikes of whorled flowers to 2cm (¾in) long
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - slugs, snails -
Place of origin - Europe and North Africa to western Asia. Garden origin -
Flower Shape - Spikes -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Lamium - Growing Guide
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20cm (8in)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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