Lamium maculatum Beacon Silver

Trailing, mounded variety has silver leaves with green margins, and pinkish-purple flowers at the end of the stems all Summer. Prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil.

'Beacon Silver'

Culture Guide

General Information

Height: 6-8" (15-20cm)

Spread: 36-48" (91-122cm)

Exposure: Shade, Partial Sun

Propagation Guide

Tray Sizes (cells/tray): 32, 50, 72, 84, 105

Rooting Hormone: No

Average Days with Mist: 6-9

Pinch: Yes

Average Propagation Time (weeks): 3-4*

* Average propagation time for perennials includes 3-5 weeks to bulk-up the liner before beginning cold treatment when started in late Summer or early Autumn.

Comments: Reduce mist as soon as possible to reduce stretch. Transplant on time.

Finishing

Soil pH: 5.8-6.2

Light Levels (fc): 4,000-8,000

Temperature Day: 71-79°F (22-26°C)

Temperature Night: 59-64°F (15-18°C)

Fertilization (ppm N): 175-225

No. of Pinches: 1-2

Plant Growth Regulators (S=spray / (D=Drench: Generally not needed. Soil moisture and cool temperatures are the most effective way to control growth.

Pests: Aphids, whitefly

Diseases: Root and stem rot

Comments: Pinch plants to encourage branching and improve habit.

Crop Time (weeks)

4- to 5-inch (10- to 13-cm) Pots, Quarts: 1 ppp, 4-5 weeks

6-inch (15-cm) Pots, Gallons: 2-3 ppp, 5-8 weeks

10- to 12-inch (25- to 30-cm) Tubs or Baskets: 3-5 ppp, 8-10 weeks