Narrative Description:
Crenate, silvery white leaves with green margins that carry clusters of hooded pink flowers, which appear at the stem terminals in late spring to early summer.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Will perform in almost any situation - in a bowl, tub, basket, bank or paved area. The plant acts as a marvellous foil to other summer and winter patio plants.
Accreditations /
Awards:
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Clump Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
20 x 30 cm
Features:
Attracts Wildlife
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
pink
Foliage Colour:
silver/grey
green
Flowering Time:
May - September
Planting Recommendations:
Basket
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Plant Care:
Family:
LAMIACEAE
Genus:
Lamium
Cultivar:
Pink Chablis
UPOV:
CHECKIN
UPOV No:
EUPVR APP 20070299
Category:
Hardy Perennials
Recommended Pot Sizes:
9cm
11cm
1Ltr
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
0 weeks over Winter
8 weeks in Spring / Summer
Requires Pinching / Cutting Back
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Medium crop 8 - 15°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
January - July
Recommended Sales Window:
February - September
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 29/25 | 39/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Qty: | 2 | 4 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Aphid
Two Spotted Mite
Common Diseases:
Botrytis
Downy Mildew
Powdery Mildew
|
100 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
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50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
