spotted deadnettle

Spotted deadnettle (Lamium maculatum 'Dellam' GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY) should be watered moderately throughout the growing season and when the top 1 to 2 inches of the soil is dry. Water in the morning so that the leaves can dry off by the afternoon to prevent mildew and other diseases. In the winter, water very lightly, as the plant is semi-evergreen and needs protection from cold temperatures and drought. Mulching around the plant during the winter will help to conserve moisture. Avoid standing water in the container or pot as roots of this plant may rot.

Spotted deadnettle (Lamium maculatum 'Dellam' GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY) enjoys plenty of sunlight throughout the day in order to thrive. Ideally, the plant should receive 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. During the summer, morning sun or late afternoon sun is acceptable, while in the winter, southern exposure if possible is best. Additionally, this species of plant does well in partial shade and can even thrive in filtered sun or even light shade. All in all, the best light conditions for Lamium maculatum 'Dellam' GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY is plenty of bright indirect or direct natural sunlight.

Since spotted deadnettle (Lamium maculatum 'Dellam' GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY) is a perennial groundcover, light pruning is recommended to keep the plant neat and tidy. Pruning should be done in early spring, right before new growth appears, and again in fall to remove dead and faded foliage. It's best to trim off the foliage back to the soil level, as the plant will rapidly re-establish itself with fresh, lush foliage. If you need to control the size of the plant, you can trim off some of the stem sections. Over time, some of the older stems may die back and can easily be removed in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.