Lamium maculatum Beacon Silver

Lamium maculatum Beacon Silver
‘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.

General Information

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- Height: 6-8" (15-20cm)
- Spread: 36-48" (91-122cm)
- Exposure: Shade, Partial Sun
Propagation Guide

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- 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

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- 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)

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- 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
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Lamium maculatum Beacon Silver