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Herbaceous Perennial

Lamium maculatum Golden Anniversary ('Dellam'PBR) (v)
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spotted deadnettle [Golden Anniversary]

An evergreen, mat-forming perennial to about 20cm,withyellow-edged leaves each with a broad, central, silver stripe andpurpleflowers in summer

Synonyms
Lamium maculatum 'Dellam'PBR
Lamiastrum 'Golden Anniversary'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver Yellow
Summer Purple Green Grey Silver Yellow
Autumn Green Grey Silver Yellow
Winter Green Grey Silver Yellow
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Lamium can be annuals or, more usually, perennials, with coarsely toothed ovate leaves and 2-lipped, tubular flowers borne in whorls forming a short spike

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in deep or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Banks and slopes
Pruning

After flowering, plants can be cut back to encourage fresh foliage cover

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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