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Lamium orvala

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Lamium orvala

A woodland perennial with large, crushed strawberry colour, lipped flowers in early summer. Up to 50cm. Fresh 2025 seed available - around 25 seeds per packet

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£ 3.00
In stock - Qty 16 100% Peat Free
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Description

Not the familiar ground cover lamium, but a tall perennial with warm pink flowers in early summer. Large, slightly nettle-like soft leaves. Clumps up quite quickly. Best in some shade. Up to 50cm. Seed may need chilling before germination. Sow in autumn in seed tray, cover with grit and leave outside. Or mix with damp vermiculite and place in plastic bag in fridge for 8 weeks, checking regularly.

At A Glance

Common Name
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 30cm to 60cm
Colour pink
Spread Rate moderate
Flowering early summer
Soil Type moist,normal,drained
Aspect shade,part-shade
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

A much admired plant in this garden when in flower. Quite unlike anything else.