Lamium Maculatum "Spotted Deadnettle" 2 Liter

Lamium maculatum

Botanical name: Lamium maculatum
Common name: Spotted Deadnettle

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Product Description

Lamium maculatum, commonly known as Spotted Deadnettle, is a low-growing, spreading perennial valued for its variegated foliage and clusters of delicate flowers, typically in shades of pink, purple, or white. It makes an excellent groundcover for shaded or partially shaded areas, under trees, along borders, or in containers. This hardy plant is evergreen in mild climates, low-maintenance, and adds texture and seasonal colour to the garden.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ±15–25 cm
• Spread: ±30–60 cm
• Forms dense, trailing mats

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Best Growing Conditions

• Sun: Partial shade to full shade (can tolerate light sun in cooler regions)
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
• Water: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Climate: Adaptable to most South African climates; evergreen in mild regions
• Maintenance: Very low maintenance; trim back after flowering to promote fresh growth

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Planting & Seasonal Information (South Africa)

• Best planting time:
  🌱 Spring (September–November)
  🌱 Autumn (March–May)
• Flowering season: Spring through early summer
• Foliage: Evergreen in mild climates; provides groundcover year-round