Yellow warbler 'Hermans Pride' P11(1L)

Yellow Warbler 'Herman's Pride' – Subtle Perennial for Shade

The yellow warbler 'Herman's Pride' (Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Herman's Pride') is a unique variety of warbler, valued for its silvery, decorated leaves and intense yellow flowers. It is an ideal perennial for shady and semi-shaded positions, where it works well both as a flower bed decoration and as a ground cover. With its compact habit and beautiful leaves, 'Herman's Pride' adds elegance and shine to your garden.

Main characteristics of the yellow warbler 'Herman's Pride'

List

• Colour: Silvery with green veins and a delicate sheen.
• Shape: Lanceolate, with slightly serrated edges.
• Decorativeness: The leaves remain attractive throughout the season, giving the plant a distinct appearance.

Flowers

• Colour: Intensely yellow, gathered in spike-shaped inflorescences.
• Shape: Small, labial flowers typical of the mint family.
• Flowering period: May and June, bringing a spring accent to the garden.

Cut

• Form: A compact, tufted perennial with erect shoots.
• Height: It reaches about 20–30 cm.
• Width: It grows about 30-40 cm, forming compact, dense clumps.

Cultivation requirements of the yellow warbler 'Herman's Pride'

Location and soil

• Position: It grows best in partial shade or shade, although it also tolerates sunnier locations if the soil is moist.
• Soil: Fertile, humus, permeable and moderately moist. It also tolerates average soils.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Regular, especially during drought, so that the soil is constantly slightly moist.
• Fertilization: In the spring, it is a good idea to use an organic or compound fertilizer to support healthy growth.

Care

• Trimming: After flowering, you can prune the plant so that it retains a compact habit.
• Reproduction: It is best to propagate by dividing the clumps in spring or autumn.
• Wintering: The plant is fully frost hardy (zone 4–8) and does not require winter protection.

Application of the yellow warbler 'Herman's Pride'

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Shade beds: Ideal for flower beds in the shade of trees or along the northern walls of buildings.
• Perennial compositions: It goes well with ferns, brunerias, cranesbills and hostas.

Ground cover

• Thanks to its ability to grow quickly, it creates compact carpets, ideal as a ground cover plant in shady corners.

Bed and path edging

• It is suitable for bed edges or along paths, where it creates an elegant and harmonious border.

Naturalistic and forest gardens

• A great choice for woodland and naturalistic style gardens, where its silvery leaves and yellow flowers add contrast.

Why choose the yellow warbler 'Herman's Pride'?

• Decorative leaves: The silvery, decorated leaves are a decoration throughout the season, even after they have faded.
• Shade Tolerance: Ideal for shady areas where other plants may have difficulty developing.
• Easy care: It is an undemanding perennial that can cope with various conditions.
• Versatility: It suits many garden styles, from modern to classic and forest.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes