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Recognised as an \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plant for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is perfect for brightening shaded borders and creating a low-maintenance carpet of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognised as an \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Plant for Pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive \u003cstrong\u003esilver leaves edged in green\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces clusters of \u003cstrong\u003epink flowers in summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-growing, \u003cstrong\u003emat-forming evergreen habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for groundcover in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and easy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLamium ‘Beacon Silver’, also known as spotted deadnettle, forms a dense, spreading carpet of silver foliage finely edged with green. The bright leaves bring light and contrast to darker corners of the garden, making it an excellent choice for shaded areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, clusters of cheerful pink flowers rise just above the foliage, providing both colour and valuable nectar for bees and other pollinating insects. Reaching around 20cm in height and spreading steadily over time, it is ideal for underplanting shrubs, edging paths, or filling gaps beneath trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile perennial thrives in partial to full shade and performs well in moist but well-drained soil, offering reliable year-round structure and seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotted Deadnettle ‘Beacon Silver’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynonym:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamium maculatum ‘Silbergroschen’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen mat-forming perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver with green margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1–0.5m (around 20cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime to Ultimate Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover, border front, underplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e North, East or West-facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalk, clay, loam, sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, neutral, alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained to well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e H7 – hardy in the severest European continental climates (below -20°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plant in a 1L pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003epartial or full shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure soil is \u003cstrong\u003emoist but well-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim lightly after flowering to keep growth tidy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide clumps if they become congested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrighten shaded areas with Lamium ‘Beacon Silver’ – a reliable, pollinator-friendly groundcover that offers year-round foliage interest and cheerful summer blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chapel Cottage Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57391150924160,"sku":"30162835","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/Lamium-maculatum-Beacon-Silver-Plant-1Ltr-Pot.jpg?v=1771150261","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/lamium-beacon-silver-plant-1-ltr-pot","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}