Lamium orvala
Lamium orvala
A woodland perennial with large, crushed strawberry colour, lipped flowers in early summer. Up to 50cm.
Size
£ 5.50
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27
100% Peat Free
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.