Lamium maculatum 'Pink Chablis®'
Dead Nettle
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Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum 'Pink Chablis®') - Description
A frothy confection of silver and green foliage with cotton candy pink flowers; heat tolerant
Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum 'Pink Chablis®') - Blooming
Clustered flowers are pink white, or yellow, borne from late spring to summer.
Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum 'Pink Chablis®') - Growth
Perennials. Leaves in opposite pairs are heart shaped, toothed, and marked with white. All species are vigorous growers. Spreading to 2-3 feet. Grow fast-spreading species in partial to deep shade.
Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum 'Pink Chablis®') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum 'Pink Chablis®') - Pest
Slugs and snails. Other problems include leaf spot, downy mildew, and powdery mildew, all of which are quite common.
Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum 'Pink Chablis®') - Interesting facts
Lamium has square stems and bear a resemblance to stinging nettles. However, Lamium will not sting you, and are thus 'dead' nettles. You can even eat the leaves in a salad.
Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum 'Pink Chablis®') - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Fast-growing species need well-draining soil that is kept moist.
