Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® (Lamium maculatum Pink Chablis®)

Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® botanical diagram

About Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis®

Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® (Lamium maculatum Pink Chablis®) is grown for garden performance matched to its site needs. Expect partial sun, typically 0.3 m tall, moderate water once established.

Sun Partial
Water Moderate
Height 12 in (30 cm)
Spread 1–2 ft (30–60 cm)
Bloom Apr–May [1]
Origin North America, Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Russia, Europe, Mediterranean [2]
Season Spring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones 4–8

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Is Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® Right for Your Garden?

Best for

  • Small gardens, courtyard planting, and container growing

Not recommended if

  • Large open spaces where a bolder specimen is needed

Trade-off to know

Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® suits most garden soils when drainage is adequate. The main limitation is site scale — match plant size to available space.

Growing Conditions for Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis®

Site checklist

  • Sun: partial sun
  • Soil drainage: Moist but Well Drained
  • Water: Moderate
  • Hardiness zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Adjustments

  • Wrong light level is the most common cause of weak performance
  • Fix drainage before treating leaf symptoms

Shared growing steps for this plant’s group: How To Grow Lamium. Notes below stay specific to this plant.

How to Care for Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis®

Establishment

  1. Plant Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® in a site matching its sun and drainage needs
  2. Water regularly until roots settle, then match watering to the plant’s need

Ongoing care

  • Mulch to buffer moisture swings
  • Remove dead or damaged growth in season
  • Avoid constant wet foliage where disease pressure is high

Diagnosing Problems with Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis®

SymptomLikely causeConfirming signAction
Leaves yellowing unevenly across the plant Uneven watering or compacted soil Yellowing worse on one side; soil hard or crusted at surface Water Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® deeply and evenly. Loosen surface compaction with a fork; avoid disturbing main roots.
Sudden wilting on one branch while rest of plant looks healthy Root rot from poor drainage in one spot Affected branch has dark, mushy roots when gently uncovered Cut back affected branch to healthy wood. Improve drainage in that area before the next growing season.

Leaves yellowing unevenly across the plant

Likely cause
Uneven watering or compacted soil
Confirming sign
Yellowing worse on one side; soil hard or crusted at surface
Action
Water Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® deeply and evenly. Loosen surface compaction with a fork; avoid disturbing main roots.

Sudden wilting on one branch while rest of plant looks healthy

Likely cause
Root rot from poor drainage in one spot
Confirming sign
Affected branch has dark, mushy roots when gently uncovered
Action
Cut back affected branch to healthy wood. Improve drainage in that area before the next growing season.

Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® FAQ

  1. Is Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® easy to grow?

    Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® is manageable for most gardeners if sited correctly from the outset. The most common mistakes are poor drainage and incorrect sun placement.

  2. How big does Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® get?

    Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® typically reaches 0.3 m. Final size depends on soil quality and available root space. Allow adequate spacing at planting — most plants reach their full spread within 5–10 years.

  3. How much sun does Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® need?

    Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® grows best in partial sun. Planting in the wrong light level is the single most common cause of poor performance. Check the aspect of your site before choosing a position.

  4. Can Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® grow in a container?

    Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® is compact enough for container growing when the pot is generous. Use a loam-based compost, ensure drainage holes are clear, and water more frequently than you would in open ground — pots dry faster.

What Spotted Dead Nettle Pink Chablis® Symbolises

  • enduring
  • constant
  • steadfast
  • reliable

References

  1. [1] GBIF occurrence phenology — Bloom months inferred from StillImage observation seasonality (temperate Northern Hemisphere filter). Not an official cultivar calendar. - https://www.gbif.org/species/2926684
  2. [2] GBIF species distributions — Native range summarised from GBIF distribution records; locality noise filtered to country and macro-region terms. - https://www.gbif.org/species/2926684

Taxonomic identifiers

  • https://www.gbif.org/species/2926684 (GBIF 2926684)
  • https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q164035 (Wikidata Q164035)
  • https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/kew-107516 (POWO kew-107516)
  • https://www.ipni.org/n/448886-1 (IPNI 448886-1)

Plant details on Bosquelle are curated from published references and garden practice. Height, bloom time, hardiness, and look still shift with climate, soil, and care — use this profile as a reliable starting point, then check what local growers see in your area.