Lamium orvala - P9

Description
The Balm-leaved red deadnettle (Lamium orvala) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces dark red, ray-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from May to June. Its egg-shaped, toothed leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Balm-leaved red deadnettle is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Balm-leaved red deadnettle are dark green, ovate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Balm-leaved red deadnettle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Lamium orvala forms rake-shaped, dark red flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Group planting, undergrowth, bee pasture, woodland edge, scented garden